Pastry Chef Rosette-Level Restaurant
Location: Ambleside / Windermere / Grasmere / Keswick Salary: Up to £35,000 + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+) Hourly Rate: £14£15 per hour Accommodation: Live-in available
About the Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pastry Chef to join a well-established, highly respected hospitality operator in the Lake District, known for delivering outstanding food and consistently high guest experiences.
Set in a stunning location, this is a busy, multi-faceted business with a high-quality restaurant (soon to be awarded a Rosette), alongside a small group of successful sites including hotels and destination dining venues.
The business attracts a strong mix of regulars, tourists, walkers and destination diners all year round and has built an excellent reputation over many years for both food quality and service.
The Role
You will take ownership of the pastry section within a high-quality kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef and wider team to deliver exceptional desserts and pastry offerings.
This is a hands-on role in a busy, professional kitchen where you will:
Lead and develop the pastry and dessert offering
Produce high-quality desserts, pastries, cakes and afternoon teas
Ensure excellent presentation and consistency across all dishes
Work closely with the kitchen team on menu development and innovation
Support the wider kitchen operation when required
Help maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and food safety
Youll be based primarily in a restaurant soon to be awarded rosette status, with further work across other sites within the group.
What Were Looking For
Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or strong Sous/Demi/CDP Pastry Chef ready to step up
Experience in a fresh food, high-quality kitchen (Rosette experience advantageous)
Strong skills in desserts, pastries, baking and afternoon tea production
Passion for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
Creative flair with the ability to develop and refine dishes
A hands-on, positive and proactive approach
Ability to work well under pressure in a busy service environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Were looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also enthusiastic, adaptable and a great team player.
The Company
Well-established, family-owned hospitality group
Multiple successful sites across the Lake District
Strong reputation for quality food and guest experience
Supportive, professional kitchen environments with a great team culture
Opportunities to develop across multiple sites and progress your career
Package
Salary up to £35,000
£14£15 per hour
Tronc & tips taking earnings to £40,000+
Live-in accommodation available
Company pension
Staff discounts across the group
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, successful hospitality group at an exciting time, with a restaurant on the verge of achieving Rosette status.
If youre a passionate Pastry Chef looking to work with great produce, develop your skills, and enjoy a lifestyle role in one of the UKs most beautiful locations, this is a standout opportunity.
Apply now with your CV to be considered.
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