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Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Full-Time | 45 Hours per Week
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Join one of the UK's leading luxury spa resorts
At Hoar Cross Hall, we're passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences through exceptional food, luxury hospitality and award-winning spa experiences
We're looking for an experienced Senior Pastry Sous Chef to help lead our pastry team and create beautiful desserts, pastries and baked goods that delight our guests every day
The Role
Working alongside the Executive Chef and Head Chef, you'll play a key role in leading the pastry section, maintaining exceptional quality and presentation, and inspiring the team to deliver outstanding results
What You'll Be Doing
Creating Exceptional Pastry
- Producing high-quality desserts, pastries and petits fours
- Delivering consistently exceptional presentation and quality
- Helping develop seasonal desserts and creative new menu ideas
- Ensuring every dish meets our luxury standards
Leading the Pastry Team
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the pastry section
- Leading by example in a positive, professional kitchen
- Coaching, training and developing junior chefs
- Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
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Maintain High Standards
- Managing stock levels and ingredient ordering
- Minimising waste and control costs
- Following Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures
- Keeping the pastry section clean, organised and fully compliant
About You
- Must have previous experience in a Senior Pastry Sous Chef or similar pastry leadership role
- Must be passionate about creating exceptional desserts and pastries
- Must have excellent pastry skills and technical knowledge
- Must be creative with outstanding attention to detail
- Must thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Must have a strong understanding of food safety and modern pastry techniques
- Must enjoy coaching and developing others
- Must remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards
Desirable
- Have experience in high-volume hospitality
- Have a Food Safety qualification
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a passion for learning and continuous development
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Additional Information
- 45 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- Includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Flexibility is essential to meet business needs
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future
Why Join Hoar Cross Hall?
- Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
- Complimentary Spa Day on your work anniversary
- Free meal every shift
- Complimentary use of our leisure and spa facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Excellent induction and training
- Perkbox benefits and discounts
- Online Doctor service
- Career development opportunities
- Friendly, supportive team culture
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Skills
- Fast-Paced Experience
- Attention to detail
- Pastry leadership experience
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