Pastry Sous Chef

Ardencote; Lye Green; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary spa facilities

Discounts on stays and spa day

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Ardencote is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £34,000 per year, starting mid-November 2026.

You will work closely with the Pastry Head Chef, Head Chef and Executive Chef to drive high-quality pastries, desserts and delicacies while supporting and developing your team in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about pastry and high standards.
• Organised, dependable and responsible when senior chefs are out.
• Enjoys working in a supportive kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support pastry team; supervise and train as needed.
• Ensure every pastry and dessert meets quality standards and supports menu ideas.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and monthly stock takes to minimise waste.
• Support rota planning and shift coverage to meet business needs.
• Set high standards for presentation, cleanliness and teamwork on each shift.
• Communicate with Head Chefs and managers to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Pastry passion

Organised

Team player

Job description

Pastry Sous Chef
Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 16 November 2026

Ready to take the next step in your pastry career?

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our kitchen team

Working closely with our Pastry Head Chef, Head Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the pastry kitchen helping create consistently high-quality pastries, desserts and delicacies while supporting, developing and motivating the team around you

What You'll Do

• Leading & supporting the team, helping supervise, training and motivating the kitchen team, delegating duties effectively and step up to support daily kitchen operations when required
• Delivering exceptional quality, making sure every pastry, dessert and dish leaving the kitchen meets our agreed standards, while contributing ideas to keep our pastry and dessert offering fresh and exciting
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly, supporting the ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes, helping maintaining the right stock levels while minimising waste
• Support daily operations, assisting with rotas and shift cover to ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed for the needs of the business
• Set high standards, leading by example and help create a positive, professional kitchen environment where high standards of presentation, cleanliness and teamwork are part of every shift
• Communicating & collaborating, working closely with the Head Chefs, Restaurant Managers and senior team through daily briefs and regular meetings to ensure a smooth operation

What We're Looking For

• Must be someone who is passionate about pastry, proud of your standards and confident supporting a busy kitchen team
• Must be organised, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility when senior chefs are absent, with a strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety and kitchen operations
• Must enjoy being part of a team that cares about creating consistently exceptional food and memorable experiences

Additional Information

• 45 hours per week – Full-Time permanent position
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)
• Shift Pattern: 7:00am-3:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 3:00pm-11:00pm
• Salary: £34,000 per annum
• Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available)

Why Join Hiddenwell?

• Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary
• Free use of leisure and spa facilities
• 30% off stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail
• Pension scheme
• Free parkingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox benefits and Online GP
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Excellent training and career development
• A supportive team where you can grow

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