Pastry Chef - The Woolpack Inn

Butcombe Group; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub group seeks a talented Pastry Chef to join the team at The Woolpack Inn, a beautifully restored country pub with Two AA Rosettes. This role offers a creative opportunity in a supportive kitchen, focusing on producing refined desserts and ensuring quality through local ingredients. Ideal for someone passionate about seasonal food and looking to advance their culinary career.

Benefits

Competitive salary + generous tips

Creative input into menus and specials

Opportunity to work with local produce

Supportive kitchen team

Stunning countryside setting

Qualifications

• Strong skills in bread making, patisserie, and afternoon tea.
• Experience in a rosette or high-end kitchen.
• Passion for seasonal, produce-led food and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry section, producing refined desserts and breads.
• Use seasonal local ingredients to showcase creativity.

Skills

Bread making

Patisserie

Afternoon tea

Creativity

Job description

Pastry Chef – Rosette-Level | The Woolpack Inn, Totford, Hampshire
Freshly refurbished pub with rooms | On-site Market Garden | Two AA Rosettes

We’re on the hunt for a talented Pastry Chef to join our passionate team at The Woolpack Inn — a beautifully restored, Grade I listed country pub nestled in the heart of Totford, Hampshire.

Following a major refurbishment, the inn has been reimagined with stunning interiors, a brand-new garden terrace, and extended kitchen facilities. With an on-site Market Garden supplying ultra-local, organic produce, we’re committed to sustainability, seasonality, and field-to-fork cooking. Our kitchen holds Two AA Rosettes and is led by Head Chef Luke, whose ethos is rooted in precision, creativity, and quality.

About the Role:

You’ll take the lead on our pastry section, producing refined desserts, fresh breads, and seasonal afternoon teas. From classic techniques to modern presentation, this is a chance to showcase your creativity while using the best local ingredients.

Key Requirements:

• Strong skills in bread making, patisserie, and afternoon tea

• Experience in a rosette or high-end kitchen

• Passion for seasonal, produce-led food and sustainability

• Creative flair with high standards of execution

• Calm, organised, and collaborative

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary + generous tips

• Creative input into menus and specials

• Work with produce grown just metres from the kitchen door

• A supportive, forward-thinking kitchen team

• Opportunity to be part of a relaunch with real ambition

• A stunning countryside setting with growing footfall

Whether you’re looking to step up in your pastry career or want to bring your talents to a fresh new project with purpose and heart, we’d love to hear from you.