Head Pastry Chef – 3AA Rosettes – Oxfordshire

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality recruitment firm seeks a Head Pastry Chef for a distinguished gastro pub in Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will have senior Pastry Chef experience in a 3AA Rosettes environment and will play a key role in managing the pastry section. This position offers competitive compensation, career progression, and training from a Michelin Star head chef in a modern, equipped kitchen.

Benefits

£5k to £6k tronc on top of salary

Subsidised medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have senior Pastry Chef experience within a 3AA Rosettes standard environment.
• Experience managing a team of Pastry Chefs.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the pastry section in all kitchens.
• Produce intricate and exquisite desserts.
• Manage and train junior Pastry Chefs.

Skills

Senior Pastry Chef experience

Team management

Attention to detail in dessert presentation

Job description

Overview

A Head Pastry Chef is required for this excellent 3AA Rosettes awarded gastro pub in beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.

This role requires candidates to have a valid UK work visa or settled status – no sponsorship is provided.

This beautiful property is a wonderful meeting of old and new, with prominent original features contrasted with modern décor and furnishings.

You must have senior Pastry Chef experience within a 3AA Rosettes standard environment, and without this experience we unfortunately can’t consider your application.

The renowned Head Chef has a Michelin Star background and is looking to push this kitchen on to even greater things.

Benefits

• £5k to £6k tronc on top of salary
• Subsidised medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Career progression and learning from a highly rated Chef

Role context

They have put together mouth-watering a la carte and tasting menus with modern dishes inspired by British classics.

The kitchen is excellently equipped and is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.

They are looking for a Head Pastry Chef to join the fantastically talented kitchen team, and the role would also be an excellent opportunity for a Pastry Sous Chef looking to take a step up.

As Head Pastry Chef you will

• Be responsible for the pastry section in all kitchens within this amazing establishment
• Produce all manner of pastries and desserts and have an elegant and clean style to produce intricate and exquisite desserts
• Manage a team of Pastry Chefs
• Be responsible for ensuring standards are maintained whilst training and motivating junior members of your team

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Pastry Chef to join a talented brigade.

If you are a Head Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef and believe you have the skill and attributes for this challenging role, then please apply now.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

Reference: 08134