Pastry Sous Chef

Eden Hotel Collection; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group in Newton Abbot is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to create exceptional pastries and desserts for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The ideal candidate should possess a level 3-4 professional cookery qualification and a flair for creativity in dessert making. This position offers opportunities for personal growth within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Time Off: 31 days leave

Monthly Tips: fairly shared service charge

Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers

Health & Wellness Plans: Dental and vision

Discounted stays, spa treatments, and leisure

Meal provided on duty

Free parking and uniform

Qualifications

• Credible experience within a professional food environment.
• Creating amazing desserts and imaginative cakes and pastries.
• Planning ahead and managing time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner pastries.
• Demonstrate innovation in responding to food trends.

Skills

Professional Cookery qualification

Creative flair for desserts

Timekeeping and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Level 3-4 Professional Cookery qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2024 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the Springboard Awards for Excellence. Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2024) by Devon Tourism.

What We Offer

• Overtime Pay – you’ll be paid for every hour worked beyond your contracted hours.

What you’ll be doing?

As Pastry Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the production of our lunch, afternoon tea and dinner pastry/desserts offering, using your skill set to demonstrate innovation and respond to current food trends.

What you’ll need?

The successful candidate for the role of Pastry Sous Chef will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to creating amazing desserts and an afternoon tea to get people talking… after all the proof is the pudding!

• You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment; with Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3-4 or proven experience.
• You will have a creative flair and passion for producing amazing desserts and imaginative cakes and pastries.
• Great timekeeping and organisational skills to plan ahead are key.
• Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your amazing desserts.

EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchen’s, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chef’s.

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in both 2023 and 2024!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing CentrE: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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