Pastry Chef de Partie

Michelin Star Restaurant | Bath

£34,259 + Gratuities | 48 Hours | 4-Day Week Whenever Possible

1 Michelin Star | 4 AA Rosettes | Michelin Key Luxury Hotel

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the award-winning brigade at one of Bath's most celebrated fine dining restaurants.

Located within a luxury Michelin Key hotel, The Olive Tree Restaurant proudly holds 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes, offering an exceptional opportunity to develop your pastry career in one of the South West's finest kitchens.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll produce beautifully crafted desserts using outstanding seasonal ingredients while continuing to develop within an ambitious and supportive brigade.

The Venue

The Olive Tree Restaurant has earned a national reputation for refined modern cuisine, exceptional attention to detail and outstanding hospitality. As part of an independently owned luxury hotel, the kitchen offers the perfect environment for ambitious chefs looking to further their careers at the highest level.

With a genuine commitment to staff development, excellent working practices and industry-leading standards, this is an opportunity to learn from one of the UK's most respected Michelin-starred teams.

The Role

Working within the pastry section, you'll help deliver exceptional desserts and pastry products while maintaining the consistently high standards expected of a Michelin-starred kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods
Maintaining exceptional consistency, quality and presentation
Assisting with seasonal menu development and creative ideas
Supporting stock control and minimising waste
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
Working closely with the wider kitchen brigade during service
Ensuring the pastry section remains organised, clean and service-ready
Delivering the exacting standards expected within a Michelin-starred environment

The Package

£34,259 salary
Additional gratuities
48-hour contract
Four-day week wherever possible
Two guaranteed days off each week
Chef whites provided and laundered
Free meals whilst on duty
50% contribution towards taxi fares between 11:00pm and 6:30am
Complimentary five-course tasting menu with wine pairing every six months*
Annual complimentary overnight stay with dinner and breakfast for two after one year's service*
Friends and family accommodation rates
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression within an ambitious privately owned company
Regular social events organised by the in-house social committee

*Subject to company terms and conditions.

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 within 3 AA Rosette, Michelin Guide or Michelin Star environments is highly desirable
A genuine passion for pastry and exceptional attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and a calm, professional approach
Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit brigade
Confidence, or a willingness to develop confidence, when interacting with guests
A positive attitude and genuine desire to continue learning and developing

Service Pattern

Dinner: Tuesday–Sunday
Lunch: Friday–Sunday
Mondays closed (breakfast and room service only)
Annual closure of two weeks each year
One breakfast shift per week (6:45am–3:00pm) when a three-day weekend is not possible

Apply Now

If you're looking to develop your pastry career within a Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosette kitchen, working alongside an exceptional brigade in one of Bath's most respected restaurants, we'd love to hear from you.