Pastry Chef de Partie | Live in accommodation | Scottish Borders

The job: create exceptional pastries, desserts and baked goods that delight guests, maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation and consistency in an award-winning kitchen. 

The person: a creative and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie with at least 2 years' pastry experience, a keen eye for detail, excellent teamwork skills, and a genuine love for crafting outstanding desserts in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive salary of £31,500 per annum
• Overtime pay available for additional hours worked
• Comfortable live-in accommodation options if required
• Generous tips and gratuities from satisfied guests
• Excellent progression and development opportunities to advance your culinary career
• Engaging company social events, fostering a strong team spirit
• Complimentary use of on-site leisure facilities
• Free delicious meals provided whilst on shift

Responsibilities in your new role as Pastry Chef de Partie

As our Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be instrumental in creating an unforgettable dining experience. Your core duties will involve: 

• Baking a wide variety of fresh breads, pastries, cakes, tarts and plated desserts daily
• Following recipes accurately to ensure consistency and quality
• Finishing and decorating desserts using piping, glazing, moulding and chocolate work
• Creating visually appealing desserts to the highest presentation standards
• Preparing dessert components, fillings and sauces in advance
• Ensuring all mise en place is complete and ready before service
• Maintaining exceptional quality, consistency and attention to detail throughout production

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie who is genuinely excited about their career in hospitality. You will bring:

• Previous experience within a 4 or 5-star hotel or hospitality environment
• At least two years' experience in a Pastry Chef or similar role 
• Proven longevity and stability in previous positions 
• Willingness to relocate to the Scottish Borders if required 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment 
• Passion for producing high-quality pastry and desert creations