Sous Chef - Pastry

Harri; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Belfry Benefits

Wellness

Learning & Development

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead our desserts and pastries across luxury outlets and resort events. You will set up menus, train staff, and ensure high-quality pastry production using local ingredients.

Ideal candidates have Pastry Sous Chef or higher experience, strong communication and presentation skills, and a passion for fine food. Base salary is £38,557.83 per annum plus service charge, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or higher.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and preparation of pastry/menu items based on hotel occupancy.
• Cook and deliver desserts and pastries to high standards.
• Lead and train the pastry team, ensuring safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage a section of the pastry kitchen during service and support teammates.
• Collaborate with kitchen managers to write menus and control portions.
• Deputise for Head Chef when required.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning destination with 450+ luxurious rooms and suites, a selection of vibrant restaurants and bars, versatile event and meeting spaces and a relaxing leisure club and spa. Our three exceptional golf courses - including the legendary Brabazon - are celebrated around the world. Whether you're inspired by our iconic fairways, drawn to the tranquillity of the spa, excited by guest-facing roles, or energised by the work behind the scenes, you'll find your place within our dynamic and welcoming team.

The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking an exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, a state-of-the-art leisure club plus a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.

Kitchen - Pastry

Step into the heart of sweetness at The Belfry’s Pastry Kitchen. Here, our talented team of chefs craft exquisite desserts, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats for every corner of the resort. From hand‑crafted creations for our food and beverage outlets to high-volume production at world‑class standards, no two days are the same. Join our team, and you’ll be part of a passionate, creative environment where your skills help delight guests and bring a touch of magic to every dining experience.

Salary

The base annual rate for this role is £38,557.83 per annum, plus service charge.

About the Role

As a Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our desserts and pastries to the resort.

• Set up and preparation of menu items ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort
• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
• Responsibility for running a safe and compliant kitchen
• Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery
• Management, training and development
• Opportunities to order stock, write menus alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas
• Deputising for the Head Chef

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience in as a Pastry Sous Chef or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

In addition, you will be:

• An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator
• Passionate about fine food and working with seasonal ingredients
• Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
• Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
• Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development

We invest in our people through hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of in‑house training, supported by our online learning hub, The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships across multiple roles offer nationally recognised qualifications, while our LEAD development programme supports career progression from entry level to senior leadership. We proudly promote from within wherever possible, with clear development pathways to help you reach your full potential.

Wellness

Your wellbeing matters. In partnership with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and funded counselling, alongside life assurance, 24/7 GP access, health cash plans, and menopause support. Wagestream helps you manage your earnings and savings, while our Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Showing Our Appreciation

We recognise and reward our teams through the Belfry Awards, long service recognition, loyalty rewards, and additional holidays. Enjoy generous discounts across the resort for you, friends, and family, plus everyday savings through Perkbox. Free onsite parking and complimentary meals during shifts are also provided.

Making a Difference

Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do. Set within 550 acres, we are proud holders of Earthcheck, Green Tourism, and GEO certifications. Our ESG led approach drives meaningful community impact and charitable fundraising, alongside our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Our Values

Working here means being part of a supportive, values driven community. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - guide how we work, support one another, and succeed together.