Michelin-Star Pastry Lead—Create & Elevate Desserts

Gidleigh Park - Kitchen; Highweek; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Service charge on top of base salary

Perkbox discounts

Staff meals on duty

Development pathways

Internal promotions

Milestone rewards

Job summary

Gidleigh Park in Devon is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry brigade in our Michelin One‑Star kitchen, delivering desserts, breads and pastries to the highest standards. You will design seasonal menus, manage pastry production and mentor the team to maintain precision and presentation.

Stay ahead of trends, drive culinary excellence, and contribute to a guest experience that reflects our 5 AA red stars and Relais & Châteaux status. On-site staff accommodations may be available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Pastry Chef in a fine dining or Michelin-starred kitchen.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with cost and inventory control.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry operations and service delivery. Production and supply of sweets, breads, biscuits, pastries etc.
• Collaborate with senior culinary team on menu development and guest experiences.
• Control food costs, wastage, ordering, and inventory.
• Train employees to perform duties with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee pastry mise en place, ingredients, components and stations for seamless service.
• Uphold HACCP procedures and high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Dessert production

Menu development

Food safety

Job description

Gidleigh Park in Devon is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry brigade in our Michelin One‑Star kitchen, delivering desserts, breads and pastries to the highest standards. You will design seasonal menus, manage pastry production and mentor the team to maintain precision and presentation.

Stay ahead of trends, drive culinary excellence, and contribute to a guest experience that reflects our 5 AA red stars and Relais & Châteaux status. On-site staff accommodations may be available.