Pastry Chef - Michelin - Somerset

Pastry Chef
Michelin-Starred Restaurant | Somerset
JWR is delighted to be recruiting for an accomplished Pastry Chef to join an award-winning restaurant within a stylish boutique hotel in Somerset.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie ready to take ownership of a section or a Pastry Junior Sous Chef seeking a key role within a highly regarded Michelin-starred and 4 AA Rosette kitchen.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the pastry section, working alongside an apprentice and Commis Chef. With no afternoon tea operation, the focus is predominantly on the restaurant's refined dining experience, alongside a smaller amount of room service, bar food and breakfast preparation.

Package

• Salary of £34,259 at Chef de Partie level
• Salary of £37,888 at Junior Sous Chef level
• Gratuities paid monthly
• Typically 48 hours across four days, Two contracted days off, with three provided wherever possible
• Free meals while on duty
• Chef whites provided and laundered
• 50% contribution towards late-night and early-morning taxi fares
• Complimentary tasting menu with wine pairing for two every six months
• Complimentary overnight stay, dinner and breakfast after each full year of service
• Friends and family hotel rates
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company pension
• Regular team events
• Two planned annual closure periods

The Role

• Take responsibility for the pastry section and its daily organisation
• Produce consistently high-quality desserts, petit fours and pastry items
• Support and develop the apprentice and Commis Chef
• Work closely with the senior kitchen team on menu development
• Maintain exceptional standards of presentation and attention to detail
• Manage preparation, stock, ordering and waste within the section
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained
• Contribute positively to a professional, creative and supportive kitchen culture

Requirements
We are open to considering candidates at different stages of their pastry career.
You may already be operating at Junior Sous Chef level or be an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie ready to step up and take ownership of a section.
You will ideally have:

• Previous pastry experience within a quality fresh-food kitchen
• Experience within a Michelin, 3 AA Rosette or similar fine-dining environment
• Strong pastry skills and excellent attention to detail
• A creative and organised approach
• The confidence to manage your own section
• A calm and positive attitude under pressure
• A genuine passion for developing your career within pastry
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected kitchen, take ownership of an established pastry section and develop within an ambitious, privately owned hospitality business.

Contact JWR today for a confidential discussion or send your CV to apply.