Pastry
Chef de Partie | Watergate Bay Hotel
Coming
back to good food, with cheeks glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the
heart of the Watergate Bay Hotel experience.
We want
to inspire our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and
contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember.
Set on
a stunning two-mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, Watergate Bay
Hotel gets to the heart of memorable moments, from active days by the sea to
relaxed, cosy stays.
It’s a place
to slow down, feel at home, and build a rewarding career.
Here,
the experience we create for our guests is shaped by a team that values
connection, flexibility, and variety, where everyone feels welcome, cared for,
and looked after.
Our Pastry Chef de Partie role
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef de
Partie to join our kitchen team, helping to deliver exceptional food
experiences through beautifully crafted desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
You’ll ensure every dish meets our high standards and is
prepared with consistency and care. With a hands-on approach, you’ll also stay
up to date with new recipes, techniques, and ingredients, and assist with daily
kitchen operations.
This role offers predominantly daytime shifts, making it
ideal for someone who enjoys the rhythm of pastry preparation and production
while maintaining a positive work-life balance.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week.
As our Pastry Chef de Partie you’ll be
* Preparing and delivering high-quality desserts,
pastries, baked goods, and sweet menu items.
* Ensuring every dish is prepared, cooked, and
presented to the highest standards.
* Learning and developing new pastry techniques.
* Keeping up to date with recipes, techniques, and
menu developments.
* Conducting daily food preparation, working
closely with our Head Chef and Sous Chefs.
* Keeping up to date with pastry trends,
techniques, and ingredients.
* Maintaining safe food handling practices.
* Operating and caring for kitchen equipment,
reporting any issues promptly.
* Fostering clear communication and a positive,
collaborative kitchen environment.
You’ll also:
* Meet deadlines whilst supporting your team to do
the same.
* Maintain high standards in every aspect of food
preparation and presentation.
* Contribute to the ongoing success and smooth
running of the kitchen.
The skills you’ll be sharing with us
* Experience working in a pastry kitchen or at
Chef de Partie level
* NVQ level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
* An interest and passion for the food industry
* Food Hygiene certificate
* Team player
* Guest service focused
* Calm under extreme pressure
* Responsible, reliable, punctual
* Professional personal presentation
* An ability to delegate appropriately
* Flexible attitude to working hours and variable
shift patterns
What we’ll offer you
* Competitive
tip sharing, paid monthly
* A
relaxed, professional workplace in a beautiful coastal setting
* A
supportive and welcoming team
* Career
development opportunities
* Team
rates for you, friends and family at Watergate Bay Hotel, SeaSpace, and
Another Place Hotels
* Discounts
across our restaurants, facilities and partner businesses
* Free
surf lessons and equipment hire
* Team
social events throughout the year
* Team
assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
topics from mental health through to managing your finances
If you’d love to join us as our Pastry Chef de Partie,
apply now and be part of our journey at Watergate Bay Hotel.