Pastry Chef
Kitchen - The Ickworth
Contract: Permanent Salary: £37,440 per annum plus service charge & benefits
The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, is entering an exciting new era. Join our team as Pastry Chef and play your part in shaping the next chapter of this much-loved Suffolk retreat.
The Role: We are now seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef - the most creative and fun role in the kitchen As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for crafting delightful pastries and desserts that leave a lasting impression on our guests. Your creativity and attention to detail will shine as you design and prepare sweet treats to contemporary desserts.
This a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), paying a salary of £37,440 per annum plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and confections.
* Develop new and innovative recipes from development of the afternoon teas to Christmas masterpieces.
* Staying up-to-date with culinary trends in pastry and dessert arts.
* Collaborate with the Head chef and kitchen team to create cohesive and delightful dining experiences.
To succeed in this role we are looking for someone who has:
* Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
* Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and presentation.
* Creativity and innovation in recipe development, with a passion for experimenting with flavours and textures.
Why work with us?
* Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef's tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
* Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice
* Training and development is central to life at LFH, it's something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams' development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
* An extra day's holiday for your birthday
* EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem
* Cycle to work scheme
* - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
* Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
* Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
* The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
* 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
* Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family
Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us
Who are LFH?
The Ickworth is stepping confidently into a new chapter. Set within the breathtaking Suffolk countryside, this remarkable hotel, framed by sweeping parkland and rich history, continues to evolve while honouring its extraordinary heritage. As a proud member of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, The Ickworth is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for every generation, blending warm hospitality with moments that families remember for years to come.
As we look ahead, we are seeking passionate and committed individuals to join us at this exciting time. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a team that values care, character, and attention to detail, and to help shape the future of one of Suffolk's most distinctive family escapes.
Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.