Pastry Chef de Partie

Bedruthan Hotel Limited; Newquay; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hotel in Cornwall is looking for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their award-winning team. The role requires minimum 2 years' experience in quality establishments and strong skills in patisserie. This position offers competitive pay, a permanent contract with 28 days holiday, and various employee benefits in a creative kitchen environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay and share of tips

Learning and internal career progression opportunities

Permanent contract with 28 days holiday

50% off food on shift

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

On-site team accommodation available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality hotel (4-star or higher) or restaurant to at least Demi-CDP level.
• Skilled in patisserie and confident in food preparation.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food according to restaurant standards.
• Managing a pastry section in a clean and organized manner.
• Assisting with stock management and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Contributing to a varied food offering for different meals.

Skills

Patisserie skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about patisserie and seasonal ingredients?

Do you thrive in a creative and structured kitchen environment?

Do you want to work in a fantastic location, with an award-winning team?

We are recruiting a passionate, experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join our established team at the Bedruthan Hotel. You will play a key role in delivering our carefully crafted menus, inspired by the seasons and our specialist Cornish growers, farmers, and fishermen. With a focus on patisserie, you will help elevate our food offering to the next level.

Our ideal candidate will be articulate, well presented, and driven, with a natural tendency to do everything to the best of their ability. You will be confident running a section and consistently deliver to a high standard. Always a team player, you will seek to evolve and contribute to a safe and positive working environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with agreed restaurant standards and recipes
• Managing a pastry section and working in a clean, tidy and organised manner
• Assisting with stock management including rotation, daily checks, and regular stock taking
• Supporting a safe working culture and ensuring compliance with food hygiene (HACCP) and safety regulations
• Contributing to a varied food offering including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and small functions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality hotel (4-star or higher) or restaurant to at least Demi-CDP level
• Skilled in patisserie and confident across other areas of food preparation
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and safety regulations

Key Skills

• Ability to forecast, plan and prioritise
• Strong communication skills
• Consistency and attention to detail
• Organised and works well under pressure

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen is required for this role. We will continue to provide the training and development you need to progress and expand your skills.

As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay £13.52 (£31,636.80 PA) PLUS a share of hotel tips
• A people-centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• 50% off food whilst on shift
• Long service scheme – enjoy a free stay after your first year!
• Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme
• Local partnership discounts such as discounted gym membership
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• On-site team accommodation is available

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality.

Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family, you become part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.

Joining our team isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle choice.