Pastry Chef

Rick Stein Careers; Padstow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff meals & discounts

Training & progression

Supportive team culture

Extra holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll be producing high-quality desserts, following recipes, and helping deliver memorable dining experiences for our guests.

We value attention to detail, pride in presentation, and a team spirit. Previous pastry or professional kitchen experience is preferred, with a willingness to learn, develop, and progress within the pastry brigade.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry or professional kitchen experience.
• Passion for baking and high-quality ingredients.
• Strong presentation and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality desserts in line with recipes.
• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef during service.
• Ensure desserts are presented to brand standards.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety throughout the pastry section.
• Manage stock, labeling, rotation and waste control.
• Mentor junior kitchen team members when possible.
• Contribute ideas for desserts, menus and seasonal items.

Skills

Pastry

Desserts

Attention to detail

Team player

High-quality ingredients

Job description

Pastry Chef – Kitchen

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Desserts are a vital part of that experience, and we’re now looking for a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team.

If you love baking, have an eye for detail, and take pride in producing beautiful, consistent desserts, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and producing high-quality desserts
• Following recipes and specifications to ensure consistency across service
• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering smooth, successful services
• Ensuring all desserts are presented beautifully and to brand standards
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety practices
• Managing stock, labelling, rotation, and minimising waste in the pastry section
• Learning and developing new pastry techniques and skills
• Supporting the training and mentoring of junior kitchen team members
• Contributing creative ideas for dessert menus, specials, and seasonal items

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a pastry or professional kitchen role
• A passion for baking, desserts, and high-quality ingredients
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• A team player who thrives in a busy, professional kitchen
• Willingness to learn, develop, and progress within the kitchen brigade
• Organised, calm, and reliable under pressure
• Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development, including pastry skills, menu knowledge, and career progression
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more