Resort Head Pastry Chef, Scotland

TN United Kingdom; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Pastry to lead a dynamic pastry team in a prestigious resort. This role involves not only managing daily operations but also developing innovative pastry offerings for high-profile events and VIP dining experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 5-star resort environments, showcasing creativity and passion in pastry arts. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career in a vibrant culinary setting, where your leadership will inspire a talented team and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head of Pastry or Senior Pastry Sous Chef in a 5-star environment.
• Ability to manage and develop pastry team across multiple outlets.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing and developing the pastry team.
• Lead production of bread, desserts, and chocolates for various events.

Skills

Team Leadership

Pastry Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in 5-star Resort

Knowledge of Michelin-level Cooking

Job description

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Resort Head Pastry Chef, Scotland

Client: Xpress Recruitment

Location: Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 20cfdeea6bc3

Job Views: 157

Posted: 11.04.2025

Expiry Date: 26.05.2025

Job Description:

The Job:

As Head of Pastry, you will be fully accountable for managing, developing, leading, and training your pastry team, which currently consists of numerous highly energetic and motivated individuals. You will report to an existing senior culinary team led by the Resort Executive Chef. The Resort Executive Chef is ideally looking for a Head of Pastry to be fully responsible for managing and developing the existing range of bread, desserts, and savouries produced within the company, across multiple outlets. You must be able to lead from the front and switch your talent and your teams from traditional hotel “Afternoon teas” to managing and developing large-scale events, as well as VIP dining and high-profile events as needed.

The Person:

We are ideally looking for an experienced Head of Pastry or a rising star operating at the “Senior Pastry Sous Chef” level who can demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and drive regarding this application on why they are ready to potentially move up within their career. Candidates must clearly demonstrate experience working within a 5-star resort level and being exposed to Michelin or high rosette level cooking within a busy operational environment. As Head of Pastry, you must show creative and passionate flair in all areas of responsibility across bread, desserts, and chocolates. As a leader, you must communicate well, be hands-on, and be a good organiser to ensure your team is developing and enjoying working for you and the company. You will be expected to manage staff wellbeing, costs, and adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.