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Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef

History Hospitality • Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Pastry Sous Chef – New Opening - Michelin



Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.


We're looking for a talented and ambitious Pastry Sous Chef to join the opening team of a new boutique 5-star country house hotel. This is a rare chance to help shape the pastry offering of a luxury destination from the very beginning, working alongside an exceptional leadership team to create desserts, breads and pastries of the highest standard.



Set within beautiful countryside surroundings, the property will combine refined hospitality with a relaxed sense of luxury, placing food and guest experience at the heart of the operation. The Pastry Sous Chef will play a key role in establishing the pastry kitchen, supporting menu development and delivering exceptional standards across the restaurant, afternoon tea, private dining and events.



What the Role Involves



  • Supporting the Head Pastry Chef in the day-to-day running of the pastry kitchen


Assisting with the development of seasonal desserts, breads, pastries and afternoon tea offerings


Helping recruit, train and develop a talented pastry brigade


Maintaining exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all pastry production


Supporting stock control, ordering and food cost management


Ensuring the pastry kitchen operates efficiently with excellent organisation and preparation


Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver a seamless guest experience


Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation




What is Required



  • Proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Pastry Chef de Partie within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment - Michelin experience is essential


Strong classical pastry skills with experience across plated desserts, viennoiserie, breads and afternoon tea


A genuine passion for seasonal ingredients and refined pastry


Excellent organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment


Experience training and developing junior pastry chefs


A collaborative, hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail


Pre-opening experience would be advantageous




What is on Offer



  • The opportunity to be part of an exciting luxury hotel opening


Creative input within a premium, food-led environment


Competitive salary and performance-related incentives


Potential staff accommodation


Excellent long-term career progression opportunities


Staff benefits including dining and wellness experiences




Why Apply?


This is a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark opening, helping to establish a pastry programme that will become a destination in its own right. Ideal for an ambitious pastry chef looking to take the next significant step in their career within one of the UK's most exciting luxury hospitality projects.



Interested in joining the opening team? xwwtmva


Apply now to become part of a landmark luxury hospitality launch.

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