Senior Pastry Chef: Lead 3‑Rosette Pastry Kitchen

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa; Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 hrs over 5 days

4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks

8 Bank holidays

Free car parking

Employee uniform

Job summary

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa in Crawley is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a 3 Rosette kitchen, overseeing a team of 2 Chef de Parties and 2 Commis Chefs.

You will create all pastries in-house—from bread and ice-cream to cakes for afternoon tea and banqueting events—ensuring high standards and consistency across Reflections Restaurant and AG’s Restaurant.

Qualifications

• Full-time role, 5 days per week including weekends, straight shifts
• Proven ability to produce plated desserts to 3 Rosette standard
• Demonstrate flair and creativity to enhance the afternoon tea menu
• Experience managing a multi-menu pastry operation and banqueting
• Stock control and GP-conscious production expertise
• High-quality pastry environment experience
• Drive to contribute to an award-winning kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry section with support from 2 Chef de Parties and 2 Commis Chefs
• Design and produce all in-house pastries, desserts, breads and ice-creams
• Create desserts for restaurant and banqueting menus to 2 and 3 Rosette standards
• Supervise pastry team to maintain consistency and quality
• Manage ordering, stock control and menu design in collaboration with Executive Chef

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Pastry expertise

Job description

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa in Crawley is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a 3 Rosette kitchen, overseeing a team of 2 Chef de Parties and 2 Commis Chefs.

You will create all pastries in-house—from bread and ice-cream to cakes for afternoon tea and banqueting events—ensuring high standards and consistency across Reflections Restaurant and AG’s Restaurant.