Pastry Chef

We are looking for a Pastry Chef, reporting to the Executive Chef, to produce delicious and exquisite pastry items and desserts. You will be a vital part of our high performing brigade creating amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction. Your day to day

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As Pastry Chef, you will create seasonal desserts and afternoon tea items with the support of the Executive Chef
• Manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen
• Team work
  
  Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role in a bakery or pastry environment with the proven ability to produce high quality food, ideally using fresh produce and create new recipes and dishes on a seasonal basis. You will have worked in a high quality Four-Star or Five-Star hotel and have demonstratable experience in a fine dining environment You will proactively be able to work calmly and well in a pressurised environment, have high levels of self-motivation and a natural drive for excellence.
You will have exemplary customer service skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others to represent the Company and the hotel in a loyal, professional, and knowledgeable manner. You will have a strong work ethic, good timekeeping and the ability to multi-task whilst working in a pressurised environment.

Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.


• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Staff accommodation available
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• Apprenticeships available
• An engaging & supportive work environment