Pastry Chef De Partie

Knekt Hub Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tips

Four-day week

Staff meals

Company pension

Free parking on-site

Career progression

Estate discounts

Job summary

Knekt Hub Ltd is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie for a prestigious North Yorkshire estate kitchen with 2 AA Rosette status. You will craft desserts, pastries and breads using estate-grown and local produce, in a team dedicated to quality, creativity and career development.

Join a luxury hospitality environment offering an outstanding work-life balance, generous tips, and ongoing pastry training, with opportunities for growth within the expanding estate operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen.
• Experience at least 2 AA Rosette standard.
• Passion for desserts, baking and seasonal produce.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods.
• Assisting with breads, petits fours and seasonal pastry items.
• Working with estate produce from the kitchen gardens and local suppliers.
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and quality.
• Assisting with stock control and minimising waste.
• Supporting seasonal menu development with creative ideas.
• Maintaining pastry section cleanliness and service-readiness at all times.

Skills

Pastry chef de partie

AA Rosette experience

Dessert expertise

Attention to detail

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Pastry Chef de Partie

2 AA Rosette Country Estate | North Yorkshire

Up to £34,000 + Tips | Four-Day Week

5 AA Gold Star Country Retreat | Estate-to-Plate Dining | Exceptional Career Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the award-winning kitchen at one of North Yorkshire's leading country estates.

Home to a 2 AA Rosette restaurant and a 5 AA Gold Star country retreat, this stunning destination is renowned for its estate-to-plate philosophy, creating Mediterranean-inspired seasonal menus using exceptional produce harvested from its own kitchen gardens alongside the very best local suppliers.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie looking to refine their skills within a quality-driven kitchen that genuinely invests in training, creativity and career progression.

The Venue

Set within the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, this luxury estate offers relaxed yet refined dining, where sustainability and seasonality sit at the heart of every menu. The kitchen works closely with the estate's own kitchen gardens alongside trusted local producers, creating dishes that celebrate outstanding ingredients throughout the seasons.

You'll be joining a talented and supportive brigade where teamwork, development and attention to detail are fundamental to everything they do.

The Role

Working within the pastry section, you'll help produce exceptional desserts, breads and pastry creations while maintaining the consistently high standards expected of a 2 AA Rosette kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods
• Assisting with breads, petit fours and seasonal pastry items
• Working with exceptional produce from the estate's kitchen gardens and trusted local suppliers
• Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation and quality
• Assisting with stock control and minimising waste
• Supporting seasonal menu development with creative ideas
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
• Keeping the pastry section organised, clean and service-ready at all times

The Package

• Up to £34,000 salary
• Generous share of tips
• 48 hours over four days (4 days on / 3 days off)
• Additional days paid at a day rate
• Excellent work-life balance
• Free staff meals whilst on duty
• Employee discounts across the estate
• Discounted stays across the estate
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing pastry training and development
• Genuine career progression within a growing luxury hospitality business
• Opportunity to work with exceptional estate-grown and locally sourced produce

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie within a quality fresh-food kitchen
• Experience working to at least 2 AA Rosette standard
• Excellent pastry skills with a passion for desserts, baking and seasonal produce
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene certification
• A positive, hardworking attitude with a genuine desire to continue learning and developing
• The ability to perform calmly and consistently during busy services