Pan-Asian Pastry Lead — Open Kitchen (Meals On Shift)

Château des Avenières; England; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Uniform provided

Generous gratuities

Canteen

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Travel benefits

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Staff transport

Job summary

Gilpin Spice, the pan-Asian open kitchen at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section with precision and creativity. You’ll craft vibrant, flavour-forward desserts and work closely with senior chefs to maintain the highest standards in a fast-paced brigade.

Based in the Lake District, the role offers meals on shift, generous gratuities, and opportunities for training within a Relais & Châteaux property renowned for hospitality and five AA Red Stars.

Qualifications

• Pastry experience in pan-Asian, Michelin-recommended, or high-end dining environments.
• Section confidence, showing organisation and calm when running a pastry section.
• Technical skill - ability to prepare and cook desserts to consistently high standards.
• Leadership and supportive, positive guidance for junior chefs.
• Impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of flavour-driven pastry work.

Responsibilities

• Manages and operates the pastry section to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency throughout service.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents desserts with precision, delivering Gilpin Spice’s bold, pan-Asian culinary style.
• Works closely with senior chefs to support dessert development, daily prep, and smooth kitchen operations.
• Trains, guide, and supports junior chefs, helping build skill, confidence, and professional growth within the brigade.
• Contributes to a calm, disciplined, and collaborative working environment, even within a lively open-kitchen setting.
• Upholds the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and presentation at all times.
• Collaborates with the wider restaurant team to ensure smooth, efficient service and a memorable guest experience.

Skills

Pan-Asian pastry experience

Pastry section leadership

Dessert development & creativity

Cleanliness & safety

Job description

Gilpin Spice, the pan-Asian open kitchen at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section with precision and creativity. You’ll craft vibrant, flavour-forward desserts and work closely with senior chefs to maintain the highest standards in a fast-paced brigade.

Based in the Lake District, the role offers meals on shift, generous gratuities, and opportunities for training within a Relais & Châteaux property renowned for hospitality and five AA Red Stars.