Pastry Chef Rosette-Level Restaurant
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Location: Ambleside / Windermere / Grasmere / Keswick Salary: Up to £35,000 + tronc & tips (OTE £40,000+) Hourly Rate: £14£15 per hour Accommodation: Live-in availableAbout the OpportunityA 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 RoleYou 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 offeringProduce high-quality desserts, pastries, cakes and afternoon teasEnsure excellent presentation and consistency across all dishesWork closely with the kitchen team on menu development and innovationSupport the wider kitchen operation when requiredHelp maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and food safetyYoull be based primarily in a restaurant soon to be awarded rosette status, with further work across other sites within the group.What Were Looking ForPrevious experience as a Pastry Chef or strong Sous/Demi/CDP Pastry Chef ready to step upExperience in a fresh food, high-quality kitchen (Rosette experience advantageous)Strong skills in desserts, pastries, baking and afternoon tea productionPassion for locally sourced, seasonal ingredientsCreative flair with the ability to develop and refine dishesA hands-on, positive and proactive approachAbility to work well under pressure in a busy service environmentStrong communication and teamwork skillsWere looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also enthusiastic, adaptable and a great team player.The CompanyWell-established, family-owned hospitality groupMultiple successful sites across the Lake DistrictStrong reputation for quality food and guest experienceSupportive, professional kitchen environments with a great team cultureOpportunities to develop across multiple sites and progress your careerPackageSalary up to £35,000£14£15 per hourTronc & tips taking earnings to £40,000+Live-in accommodation availableCompany pensionStaff discounts across the groupOngoing training and development opportunitiesWhy 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. xwzovoh Apply now with your CV to be considered….