Pastry Chef de Partie

Andrew Brownsword Hotels; Amberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in West Sussex is seeking a hands-on manager to lead their team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The role offers a full-time contract with a salary of £13.21 per hour plus service charge. Candidates should possess leadership skills and knowledge of food and beverage service, while a positive personality is essential. Staff accommodation may be offered for new members.

Benefits

Monthly service charge

Off-site staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Hands-on manager leading from the front.
• Knowledgeable about food and beverage service.
• Skilled at developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a memorable experience for guests.
• Lead as part of the hotel Duty Management team.
• Create a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Food and beverage service

Team development

Customer service

Job description

Location: Located in the picturesque village of Amberley in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, Amberley Castle is a unique luxury hotel steeped in over 900 years of history. With 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes, and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Amberley Castle offers our team the opportunity to work in a castle with quality and style.

Amberley Castle is open Wednesday to Sunday each week, which means most employees are guaranteed Monday and Tuesday off each week.

Service Charge: We pay our team a service charge each month! This service charge is pooled, and 100% of it is shared among all staff at the hotel—every penny received is paid out to the team.

Service charge can be approximately £375-£475 per month (around £4,500 per year) for a full-time employee, in addition to base pay.

The hotel may also offer off-site staff accommodation in our two staffhouses within walking distance of the hotel to help new team members settle into the local area comfortably.

Hours: Full-time, 40-hour contract, £13.21 per hour.

Salary: As part of our team, we value your passion, warmth, and humor to ensure our guests have memorable experiences. We seek friendly, cheerful individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and having fun. We welcome candidates with or without industry experience—what matters most is a positive, engaging personality, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for a lively hotel environment.

For this role, you will need to be a hands-on manager who leads from the front, knowledgeable about food and beverage service, skilled at developing others, and willing to be part of the hotel Duty Management team.