Head Pastry Chef

Hiddenwell; Warwick; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day anniversary

Free spa facilities

30% off stays

Discounts on food and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Training and career development

Job summary

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat in Warwick is seeking a talented pastry chef to lead our pastry brigade, create showpiece desserts and deliver memorable guest experiences.

You will develop seasonal menus using local produce, manage costs and waste, train your team, ensure HACCP compliance and maintain the highest standards of presentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong pastry background and kitchen leadership.
• Experience in developing seasonal menus with local produce.
• Excellent presentation and quality standards.
• Able to manage dietary and allergen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the pastry team and create a positive kitchen environment.
• Develop seasonal pastry menus using local produce.
• Ensure quality, presentation and consistency at every service.
• Control food costs, waste, stock and menu costing.
• Maintain HACCP, COSHH and health & safety standards.

Skills

Understand food costing

Attention to detail

Calm & Organised

Job description

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat

Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Estimated Start Date: 16 November 2026

Are you a talented pastry chef with a passion for creating exceptional food, developing people and delivering memorable guest experiences?

What You'll Do

• Leading and inspiring the team, creating a positive kitchen environment where people can learn, develop and perform at their best


• Creating exceptional pastry dishes, ensuring quality, presentation and consistency are maintained at every service


• Developing seasonal menus, using local and seasonal produce wherever possible and keeping up with evolving culinary trends


• Bringing new ideas to the table, working with senior leaders to develop new dishes, concepts and ways of working


• Maintaining outstanding standards, from recipes and preparation through to garnish and final presentation


• Managing dietary and allergen requirements confidently and safely, working closely with other departments


• Developing your people, providing training, coaching, recognition and clear direction to the kitchen team


• Managing rotas and resources, making sure the kitchen has the right level of coverage for the needs of the business


• Controlling food costs and waste, using effective stock management, portion control and accurate menu costing


• Monitoring performance, including food GP, wage costs, sales and other key kitchen KPIs


• Maintaining excellent food safety, ensuring HACCP, COSHH, allergen, hygiene and Health & Safety standards are consistently met


• Leading by example, setting the pace, standards and behaviours you expect from your team

What You'll Do

• Must take pride in developing and motivating a kitchen team


• Must have an excellent eye for detail and presentation


• Must enjoy creating seasonal, innovative dishes


• Must understand food costing, GP, stock and waste management


• Must be confident managing food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance


• Must be able to communicate effectively with both kitchen and wider operational teams


• Must be able to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure


• Must set high standards and leads from the front

Additional Information

• 45 hours per week – Full-Time permanent position


• Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)


• Shift Patterns: 7:30am-4:30pm 2:00pm-11:00pm 10:00am-7:00pm


• Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available)

Why Join Hiddenwell?

• Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary


• Free use of leisure and spa facilities


• 30% off stays and spa days


• Discounts on food, drink and retail


• Pension scheme


• Free parking


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Perkbox benefits and Online GP


• Refer-a-Friend bonus


• Excellent training and career development


• A supportive team where you can grow

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you

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Skills

• Understand food costing


• Attention to detail


• Calm & Organised