Head Pastry Chef

Eden Hotel Collection; Highweek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead an exceptional pastry team. You will be responsible for crafting and delivering innovative dessert offerings while mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in a professional kitchen and a strong passion for pastry creation. The position includes generous time off and various employee perks.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Monthly Tips

Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing Centre

Health & Wellness Plans

Sustainable Commuting

Exclusive EHC Perks

Genuine Wellbeing Support

Employee Comm’s

Grow with Eden

Family-Friendly Policies

Everyday Essentials

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a professional pastry kitchen at senior or leadership level.
• A creative flair and true passion for producing show-stopping desserts, cakes, and pastries.
• Inspirational leadership qualities, with the ability to train and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team in crafting an exceptional pastry offering.
• Mentor and develop talent in the pastry section.
• Design menus that excite and inspire.

Skills

Creativity in dessert creation

Leadership skills

Time management

Strong planning skills

Education

Professional Cookery qualification (Level 3–4)

Job description

** We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2025 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 ****Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2024) byDevon Tourism**

What you’ll be doing

As Head Pastry Chef, you’ll take the lead in crafting and delivering an exceptional pastry offering across lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. You’ll set the tone for creativity and innovation in the kitchen, designing menus that excite, inspire, and showcase current food trends. Leading your pastry team, you’ll mentor and develop talent, ensuring consistency, excellence, and a truly memorable guest experience.

What you’ll need

The successful candidate for Head Pastry Chef will be a highly skilled and passionate professional, with the drive to push boundaries and set new standards in pastry and dessert creation.

• Significant experience in a professional pastry kitchen at senior or leadership level
• A recognised Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3–4 (or proven equivalent experience)
• A creative flair and true passion for producing show-stopping desserts, cakes, and pastries
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
• Inspirational leadership qualities, with the ability to train, support, and motivate a team
• A collaborative approach, working closely with fellow chefs and front of house teams to deliver an outstanding dining experience

EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchens, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chefs.

What's in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in both 2024 and 2025!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Centre: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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