Pastry Chef de Partie

2 AA Rosette Country Estate | North Yorkshire

Up to £34,000 + Tips | Four-Day Week

5 AA Gold Star Country Retreat | Estate-to-Plate Dining | Exceptional Career Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the award-winning kitchen at one of North Yorkshire's leading country estates.

Home to a 2 AA Rosette restaurant and a 5 AA Gold Star country retreat, this stunning destination is renowned for its estate-to-plate philosophy, creating Mediterranean-inspired seasonal menus using exceptional produce harvested from its own kitchen gardens alongside the very best local suppliers.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie looking to refine their skills within a quality-driven kitchen that genuinely invests in training, creativity and career progression.

The Venue

Set within the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, this luxury estate offers relaxed yet refined dining, where sustainability and seasonality sit at the heart of every menu. The kitchen works closely with the estate's own kitchen gardens alongside trusted local producers, creating dishes that celebrate outstanding ingredients throughout the seasons.

You'll be joining a talented and supportive brigade where teamwork, development and attention to detail are fundamental to everything they do.

The Role

Working within the pastry section, you'll help produce exceptional desserts, breads and pastry creations while maintaining the consistently high standards expected of a 2 AA Rosette kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods
Assisting with breads, petit fours and seasonal pastry items
Working with exceptional produce from the estate's kitchen gardens and trusted local suppliers
Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation and quality
Assisting with stock control and minimising waste
Supporting seasonal menu development with creative ideas
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
Keeping the pastry section organised, clean and service-ready at all times

The Package

Up to £34,000 salary
Generous share of tips
48 hours over four days (4 days on / 3 days off)
Additional days paid at a day rate
Excellent work-life balance
Free staff meals whilst on duty
Employee discounts across the estate
Discounted stays across the estate
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Ongoing pastry training and development
Genuine career progression within a growing luxury hospitality business
Opportunity to work with exceptional estate-grown and locally sourced produce

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie within a quality fresh-food kitchen
Experience working to at least 2 AA Rosette standard
Excellent pastry skills with a passion for desserts, baking and seasonal produce
Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene certification
A positive, hardworking attitude with a genuine desire to continue learning and developing
The ability to perform calmly and consistently during busy services

Apply Now

If you're looking to progress your pastry career within an award-winning country estate, working alongside an experienced brigade using exceptional home-grown produce while enjoying an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.