Pastry Sous Chef — Lead Desserts & Team Excellence

Exclusive Hotels; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays across Exclusive

50% discount on food and beverage

Free meals on duty

Free gym use

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Essentials perks

Development and progression

Job summary

Pennyhill Park, part of Exclusive Collection, invites applications for a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team and uphold the hotel’s renowned standards. You will work closely with the Head Pastry Chef to deliver exceptional desserts, breads and afternoon tea, while driving creativity across the estate.

You will mentor junior chefs, maintain rigorous food safety practices and contribute to menu development in a luxurious hospitality setting in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry leadership in luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Strong technical pastry skills with focus on desserts, breads and presentation.
• Experience training and developing junior pastry chefs.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP and kitchen safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team and support the Head Pastry Chef in daily operations.
• Oversee desserts, pastries, breads and afternoon tea items across the estate.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs to foster a high-performing kitchen.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings and pastry concepts.
• Manage ordering, stock control and wastage to support budgets and standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Team leadership

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Pennyhill Park, part of Exclusive Collection, invites applications for a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team and uphold the hotel’s renowned standards. You will work closely with the Head Pastry Chef to deliver exceptional desserts, breads and afternoon tea, while driving creativity across the estate.

You will mentor junior chefs, maintain rigorous food safety practices and contribute to menu development in a luxurious hospitality setting in the UK.