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Head Pastry Chef required for a stunning countryside 5 star hotel. £60,000
Head Pastry Chef – Luxury 5-Star Hotel
Smyth & Co. Hospitality Recruitment
Smyth & Co. is proud to partner with one of the UK’s most iconic luxury 5 Red Star hotels. This historic and uniquely captivating property is surrounded by 376 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and woodland, with sweeping views over the River Thames.
Renowned not only for its grandeur and elegance but also for its warm and inclusive culture, this hotel offers guests and staff alike an environment where passion, personality, and professionalism thrive in equal measure.
We are delighted to present a rare opportunity for an exceptional Head Pastry Chef to join the senior culinary team. This role allows a healthy work-life balance while delivering at the very top of the pastry game.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the pastry kitchen alongside the Executive Pastry Chef, ensuring creativity, precision, and excellence in all output
• Inspire and mentor a small team of passionate pastry professionals
• Develop and execute innovative dessert menus that reflect the luxury and heritage of the property
• Maintain rigorous hygiene, health, and safety standards
• Take a hands-on approach to pastry creation and ensure presentation is always of the highest calibre
• Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-end kitchen environment
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Proven experience as a Senior or Head Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or Michelin-level restaurant
• Natural leader with a collaborative and calm approach
• Passionate about pastry and continuously pushing creative boundaries
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to excellence
What’s on Offer:
• Salary up to £60,000, including estimated Tronc (non-contractual)
• 29 days of holiday including bank holidays
• Complimentary team meals
• Team appreciation events
• Friends & family discounts across luxury hotel group and international partners
• Spa and F&B discounts
• Access to exclusive training, health cash plans, EAP, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Long-service gifts and referral programme
This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a rich legacy, working in an extraordinary setting where your skills, creativity, and leadership will be celebrated every day.
Interested?
Apply today through Smyth & Co. and let us help you take your pastry career to new heights.
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