Head Pastry Chef

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the Berkshire countryside seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef for their culinary team. The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in pastry arts. In return, the hotel offers a competitive salary, tronc, generous leave, and various exclusive benefits.

Benefits

£7,500 estimated annual Tronc

29 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Complimentary team meals

Discounts on spa treatments and products

Access to employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pastry arts, preferably in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior pastry team members.
• Passion for pastry arts and creativity in developing new recipes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Head Chef to create exceptional desserts.
• Oversee all pastry kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Participate in the presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Creativity

Leadership

Communication

Hygiene standards

Adaptability

Job description

Cliveden House

Cliveden is undeniably special. It’s one of the world’s finest luxury 5 Red Star hotels, and it sits right in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of stunning gardens and parkland with incredible views over the River Thames.

What sets us apart is how much we value our team. We’re all about luxury, but we keep things relaxed without all the formalities. We encourage our team to be themselves because it’s their unique personalities that make our guest experiences truly unforgettable. Together, we have created a culture where our efforts go hand in hand with enjoying what we do and delivering with an unwavering commitment for exceptional hospitality.

Head Pastry Chef (4 days on, 3 days off)

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Head Pastry Chef to join our senior culinary team at Cliveden House. This integral role involves working closely with the Executive Head Chef to create exceptional desserts and pastries, maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. We are looking for an individual with strong pastry expertise, creative flair, and a commitment to excellence at Cliveden House.

Our ideal candidate should:

• Possess extensive experience in pastry arts, preferably within a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel
• Assist the Executive Head Chef & Head Chef in overseeing all pastry kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency
• Embrace a hands-on approach, actively participating in the creation and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Display strong leadership and communication skills, effectively managing and mentoring junior pastry team members
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in developing new pastry recipes and menu items
• Show a commitment to maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in the pastry kitchen
• Be adaptable and able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Exhibit a passion for pastry arts and a dedication to delivering memorable culinary experiences for guests at Cliveden House.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• £7,500 estimated annual Tronc (non-contractual)
• 29 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
• Complimentary team meals
• Exclusive team rates and friends & family rates at our Iconic Luxury Hotels
• Exclusive team rates with Relais & Chateaux properties worldwide
• Exclusive team rates with London & Regional properties worldwide
• Discounts on spa treatments and products
• Discounts on all food & beverage offerings including the Cookery School at Chewton Glen
• Special gifts based on length of service
• Team referral programme
• Health cash plan
• Participation in the cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• …and so much more.

If you thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and are eager to collaborate with an exceptional team, we invite you to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!