Pastry Chef

JR United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury 5-Star hotel in the Berkshire countryside seeks a Head Pastry Chef to lead its pastry kitchen. This role offers a unique working arrangement with a focus on creativity and excellence, providing a rare opportunity to contribute to the hotel's legacy while ensuring high-quality dessert offerings.

Benefits

29 days of holiday including bank holidays

Complimentary team meals

Friends & family discounts

Spa and F&B discounts

Access to training and health cash plans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long-service gifts

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Pastry Chef in luxury hotel or Michelin-level restaurant.
• Natural leader with a collaborative and calm approach.
• Passionate about pastry, pushing creative boundaries.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry kitchen alongside the Executive Head Chef.
• Inspire and mentor a small team of pastry professionals.
• Develop and execute innovative dessert menus.
• Ensure hygiene, health, and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Resilience

Job description

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Head Pastry Chef required for a stunning countryside 5 star hotel. Up to £49,5000.

Head Pastry Chef – Luxury 5-Star Hotel – 4 Days On, 3 Days Off

Smyth & Co. Hospitality Recruitment

Smyth & Co. is proud to partner with one of the UK’s most iconic luxury 5 Red Star hotels, nestled deep in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. This historic and uniquely captivating property is surrounded by 376 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and woodland, with sweeping views over the River Thames.

Renowned not only for its grandeur and elegance but also for its warm and inclusive culture, this hotel offers guests and staff alike an environment where passion, personality, and professionalism thrive in equal measure.

We are delighted to present a rare opportunity for an exceptional Head Pastry Chef to join the senior culinary team. This role offers a 4-day working week, allowing a healthy work-life balance while delivering at the very top of the pastry game.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pastry kitchen alongside the Executive Head Chef, ensuring creativity, precision, and excellence in all output
• Inspire and mentor a small team of passionate pastry professionals
• Develop and execute innovative dessert menus that reflect the luxury and heritage of the property
• Maintain rigorous hygiene, health, and safety standards
• Take a hands-on approach to pastry creation and ensure presentation is always of the highest calibre
• Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-end kitchen environment

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a Senior or Head Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or Michelin-level restaurant
• Natural leader with a collaborative and calm approach
• Passionate about pastry and continuously pushing creative boundaries
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to excellence

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £49,500, including estimated Tronc (non-contractual)
• 4-day working week (3 days off)
• 29 days of holiday including bank holidays
• Complimentary team meals
• Friends & family discounts across luxury hotel group and international partners
• Spa and F&B discounts
• Access to exclusive training, health cash plans, EAP, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Long-service gifts and referral programme

This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a rich legacy, working in an extraordinary setting where your skills, creativity, and leadership will be celebrated every day.

Interested?

Apply today through Smyth & Co. and let us help you take your pastry career to new heights.