Pastry Chef

Juice Hospitality Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join a high-quality dining venue in East Hagbourne. In this role, you will own the dessert section, crafting elegant desserts and pastries for a modern café and restaurant. Enjoy a competitive salary, tips, and the chance to showcase your creativity in a supportive kitchen. Staff perks include meals on shift and discounts as you contribute to a highly-rated venue known for its delicious food and atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary + great tips

Opportunity to shape and showcase dessert creations

Meals on shift

Discounts

Room for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in creating elegant plated desserts and irresistible cakes.
• Ability to work in a friendly, collaborative kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the dessert section and create unforgettable sweet finishes.
• Deliver consistency across restaurant fine dining and casual café offerings.
• Showcase and shape your own dessert creations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or strong Pastry Chef de Partie background

Creativity with seasonal, high-quality ingredients

Ability to deliver consistency across different dining experiences

Team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen

Passion for British classics with modern twists

Job description

Are you a talented, creative Pastry Chef ready to take the sweet spotlight in one of Oxfordshire's most talked-about dining destinations?

The George at Upton has transformed into a stylish blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair after a major £300,000+ refurbishment. We're a buzzing, upmarket pub, restaurant, and café with beautiful gardens, a welcoming vibe, and a reputation for high-quality British cuisine that draws locals, visitors, wedding parties, and food lovers from near and far.

We already know our puddings turn heads — now we're looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to own the dessert section and make every sweet finish unforgettable.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or strong Pastry Chef de Partie background
• Creativity with seasonal, high-quality ingredients — from elegant plated desserts to irresistible cakes, pastries & afternoon treats for our busy café
• Ability to deliver consistency across restaurant fine dining, Sunday lunches, and casual café offerings
• Team player who thrives in a friendly, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Passion for British classics with modern twists

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + great tips/tronk
• Opportunity to shape and showcase your own dessert creations
• Work in a light, modern kitchen with a supportive team led by our talented Head Chef Deano
• Stunning location in the beautiful Vale of White Horse — easy access from Oxford, Newbury & Didcot
• Staff perks, including meals on shift, discounts, and being part of a growing, highly-rated venue (with rave reviews for food & atmosphere!)
• Room for progression in our expanding operation (restaurant, café, gardens & events)

If you’re ready to bring artistry, precision, and pure indulgence to our guests, and want to be part of something special we are creating we want to hear from you!

Recruitment for this role is being handled by Juice Hospitality who are acting as our recruitment partner.