Pastry Chef

Homewood; Freshford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across Homewood and KA

Tronc/service charge on monthly basis

Opportunities for development

Supportive, friendly kitchen culture

Job summary

Homewood, a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and spa near Bath, seeks a Pastry Chef to create desserts, pastries, breads and sweet items for dining, weddings and events. You will help develop seasonal dessert menus and afternoon tea offerings while upholding top hygiene standards.

Join a zesty, imaginative team that values individuality and a shared love of great moments. Expect a supportive kitchen culture, with opportunities for development and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef, Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Chef de Partie with pastry experience.
• Passion for baking, desserts and presentation.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Calm, organised approach during busy services.
• Creativity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present desserts, pastries, breads, cakes to a high standard.
• Support seasonal dessert menus and afternoon tea offerings.
• Produce pastry for restaurant service, weddings, events and private dining.
• Maintain food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety.
• Manage stock, ordering, rotation and reduce waste in pastry section.
• Keep pastry area clean, organised and ready for service.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and kitchen team; support junior staff.
• Work week 5 out of 7 days, 48 hours per week.

Skills

Pastry

Dessert presentation

Food hygiene

Allergen awareness

Creativity

Job description

Be our Pastry Chef but most importantly be you!

Part Georgian country house, part playground for the curious. Homewood is a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and spa near Bath where luxury loosens its tie and nobody takes themselves too seriously.

We're a zesty, imaginative bunch with a habit of hiding mischief around every corner. Talking-point chandeliers, unexpected sculptures in the gardens, a giant teddy bear or two, that's just how we do things here. We create unexpected little moments of delight, and our team is the biggest one of all.

Whether you're brand new to hospitality or it's been your world for years, we want you to bring your whole self through the door. We're a diverse, inclusive team who genuinely believe that the more you you are, the better this place gets. We back each other, we respect our guests and community, and we are always, always, serious about giving people a bloody good time.

Get a better feel for us over on Instagram: @homewoodbath

What you will be doing

• Preparing and presenting desserts, pastries, breads, cakes and sweet items to a high standard
• Supporting the creation of seasonal dessert menus and afternoon tea offerings
• Producing pastry for restaurant service, weddings, events and private dining
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety
• Managing stock, ordering, rotation and reducing waste within the pastry section
• Keeping the pastry area clean, organised and ready for service
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team and supporting junior team members where needed
• Work week 5 out of 7 days, 48 hours per week.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Chef de Partie with pastry experience
• A real passion for baking, desserts and presentation
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen procedures
• A positive, calm and organised approach during busy services
• Creativity, attention to detail and pride in your work
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

What we offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Tronc/service charge on monthly basis
• Staff discounts across Homewood and the Kaleidoscope Collection
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A supportive, friendly and creative kitchen environment