Resort Head Pastry Chef, Scotland

Xpress Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Scotland is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead its pastry team within a 5-star resort environment. In this senior role, you will be responsible for overseeing high-quality pastry production, including creative bread and dessert offerings while managing team development and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star resort environment with high Rosette level cuisine preferred.
• Ability to lead, train, and manage a pastry team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the pastry team, ensuring high-quality production of breads, desserts, and chocolates.
• Oversee operations for large-scale events and VIP dining.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

5-star resort experience

Senior Pastry Sous Chef experience

Job description

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Resort Head Pastry Chef, Scotland, Scotland

Client: Xpress Recruitment

Location: Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

The Job:

As Head of Pastry, you will be responsible for managing, developing, leading, and training your pastry team, which currently includes highly motivated individuals. You will report to the Resort Executive Chef, who leads the senior culinary team.

The Resort Executive Chef seeks a Head of Pastry to oversee the existing range of bread, desserts, and savouries produced within the company across multiple outlets. You should be able to lead from the front and adapt your team from traditional hotel afternoon teas to managing large-scale events, VIP dining, and high-profile occasions as needed.

The Person:

We are looking for an experienced Head of Pastry or a rising star at the Senior Pastry Sous Chef level, demonstrating the skills and drive for this senior role. Candidates must have experience in a 5-star resort environment, preferably with exposure to Michelin or high Rosette level cuisine in a busy operational setting. You should exhibit creativity and passion in bread, desserts, and chocolates, and possess strong communication, organizational skills, and hands-on leadership to develop your team. As a senior appointment, you will also manage staff wellbeing, costs, and adhere to health and safety policies.