Pastry Chef de Partie – Michelin-Starred Modern British Restaurant | £32,000 Tronc | 48 hrs | 3 Days Off Location: Cumbria Salary: £32,000 tronc (DOE) Hours: 48 hours per week | Paid overtime | 3 days off weekly Accommodation: Temporary live-in available (minimal cost) Restaurant: 1 Michelin Star | Modern British | Seasonal, produce-led About the Restaurant This award-winning, Michelin-Star restaurant is set within a beautifully restored 17th-century inn in a Lake District village. Known for its refined, modern British cooking rooted in heritage, locality, and exceptional produce, the restaurant has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and creativity. The pastry section plays a central role across tasting menus, à la carte dishes, petits fours, breads, and afternoon offerings. This is an outstanding environment for a pastry-led Chef de Partie ready to step into a kitchen performing at the highest level. The Role – Pastry Chef de Partie You will take responsibility for the pastry section, delivering: Refined plated desserts for Michelin-star tasting menus Seasonal pastry elements, heritage-inspired bakes Ice creams, sorbets, gels, infusions Fresh breads and bakery items Petits fours and snacks Creative input into menu evolution A perfect fit for a skilled Pastry CDP — or a strong Commis ready for a step up — who wants to grow in a focused, detail-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Run the pastry section day-to-day, maintaining impeccable organisation Produce desserts and pastry items that meet Michelin-level expectations Maintain consistent, high-quality mise en place and structured prep Collaborate with the senior team on new pastry concepts Uphold rigorous standards of hygiene, allergens, and documentation Assist with stock control, ordering, and correct storage Support the development of junior chefs within the section Contribute to smooth and coordinated service across the kitchen About You Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Commis in a Michelin or high-level AA Rosette environment Strong technical pastry skills and excellent attention to detail Passion for seasonal British produce and modern techniques Calm, organised, and disciplined under pressure Positive team player with a commitment to growth and learning Willingness to relocate to Cumbria (temporary accommodation available) Hours, Rota & Work-Life Balance 48-hour contract Paid overtime above contracted hours Three days off weekly: Monday OFF Tuesday OFF Plus one additional day OFF Wednesday prep days typically finishing around 5–6pm Additional annual closures: 2-week January shutdown 1-week August shutdown 2 further weeks of flexible leave Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day One of the rare Michelin-Star kitchens offering a genuinely balanced rota. What’s on Offer £32,000 tronc Paid overtime Temporary live-in accommodation (low cost) Uniform provided (except trousers & footwear) Staff meals, pension Supportive, humble and highly skilled senior team Michelin-Star development environment A stunning Lake District setting Apply Now If you’re a talented pastry chef ready to sharpen your craft in a Michelin-Star kitchen with excellent work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Jonny: jonny@knekthub.com 0161 528 5555