Eden Hotel Collection
Pastry Sous Chef
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Pastry Sous Chef
We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, and Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence** Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2025/26) by Visit Devon** Please note: our hotel is in a very remote location and is not accessible by public transport. Live in accommodation available.*
We offer minimum 45-hour per week employment contracts, but we understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we’re happy to discuss part-time contracts to fit around your individual schedule.
What We Offer
Full-time (45 hours per week) or Part-time Contracts tailored to your lifestyle. Every hour worked beyond your contracted hours will either be paid or given back as lieu time.
What you’ll be doing?
As Pastry Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the production of our lunch, afternoon tea and dinner pastry/desserts offering, using your skill set to demonstrate innovation and respond to current food trends.
What you’ll need?
The successful candidate for the role of Pastry Sous Chef will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to creating amazing desserts and an afternoon tea to get people talking…..after all the proof is the pudding!
You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment; with Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3-4 or proven experience; You will have a creative flair and passion for producing amazing desserts and imaginative cakes and pastries Great timekeeping and organisational skills to plan ahead are key; Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your amazing desserts;
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EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchen’s, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chef’s.
What’s in it for you?
At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.
Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service. Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month. Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities. Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools. Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access. Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options. Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties. The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers. Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action. Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news. Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments. Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.
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We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:
Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input. Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond. Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.
We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.
Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.
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