Pastry Chef – 2AA Rosettes – North Yorkshire – Live-in

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a highly acclaimed kitchen in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and a passion for creating beautiful desserts. Competitive salary and staff accommodation are available. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning countryside location, surrounded by a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff accommodation available

Stunning village location

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pastry, with a track record of high standards and exceptional presentation.
• Strong technical skills and a creative eye for dessert design.
• Ability to lead the pastry section and collaborate with the Head Chef and broader kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all manner of pastries, desserts, breads, and ice creams.
• Maintain the highest standards in food quality and presentation.
• Support other areas of the kitchen as required.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Dessert presentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Are you a creative and passionate Pastry Chef with a love for refined British cuisine and beautifully plated desserts?

Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a highly acclaimed kitchen in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, where excellence is standard, and every dish tells a story. Working with an ambitious and close-knit brigade, you’ll take ownership of the pastry section in a restaurant that’s long been a favourite of locals, tourists and discerning food lovers alike.

What’s in it for you

• The freedom to bring creativity and personality to your plates
• A warm and welcoming team with a shared passion for hospitality
• Competitive salary plus staff accommodation available on site
• A stunning village location with rolling hills, riverside walks, and postcard-worthy views right outside your door

The kitchen delivers elegant, seasonal menus with a modern British focus—think classic techniques with a contemporary edge, homemade everything, and proper respect for ingredients.

You’ll have the chance to create your own desserts and work with a Head Chef who values talent, precision and flair. Everything is made in-house—from the bread and petit fours to the ice creams and intricate plated puddings—so there’s plenty of room to shine. The property is independently owned, with a real sense of pride running through both the restaurant and the small number of luxury guest bedrooms upstairs. Standards are high, but the working environment is supportive, well-structured, and designed to bring out the best in people.

This is ideal for a Pastry Chef who’s ready to take the lead on pastry in a destination venue, and who enjoys a mix of fine dining precision and relaxed country charm.

Responsibilities

• Be working on the Pastry section of the kitchen preparing all manner of pastries, desserts, breads and ice creams
• Be passionate, talented and hardworking and have the drive and determination to work hard to help this kitchen maintain the highest standards
• Provide support across other areas of the kitchen as required
• Have a background within fresh food establishments

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pastry, with a track record of high standards and exceptional presentation
• Strong technical skills and a creative eye for dessert design
• Ability to lead the pastry section and collaborate with the Head Chef and broader kitchen team
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: Due to the number of applicants received, we are unable to reply individually to each. If your application is suitable for the role, you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

• Reference: 08171

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