Pastry Chef – Award-Winning Restaurant with Rooms
Location: Kingham, Cotswolds
Salary: £40,000 per annum + Excellent Tips + Outstanding Benefits
Hours: Full-Time, 48 hours per week
Standards: 3 AA Rosette | Michelin-Level Quality | Organic, Seasonal, Sustainable

An elegant and critically acclaimed restaurant with rooms, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead its pastry section. The kitchen, overseen by a Michelin-starred Executive Chef, champions sustainability, seasonality, and a modern approach to British dining.

With access to organic produce grown just moments away, this is an exceptional opportunity to craft refined desserts in a destination venue that blends culinary creativity with purpose.

About the Role

As Pastry Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the pastry section, contributing to a team committed to excellence, innovation, and responsible sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

Create elegant, seasonal desserts, pastries, and breads to a 3 Rosette standard
Collaborate with the senior team on new menu ideas and recipe development
Ensure mise en place is fresh and complete for each service
Lead by example with high standards in hygiene, consistency, and organisation
Mentor junior chefs and guide their development
Record and cost all new recipes accurately
Support the team’s broader sustainability initiatives and environmental goals

What We’re Looking For

Experience in a multi-rosette or Michelin-standard kitchen
Strong technical skills in pastry, bread, and plated desserts
Creativity and an eye for detail in both flavour and presentation
A calm, supportive presence in the kitchen
Passion for seasonal, organic, and sustainable food

What You’ll Receive

£40,000 annual salary
Excellent tips
Delicious staff meals prepared with fresh, organic produce
Option for a 4-day working week
Staff discounts from day one across food, wellness, and retail experiences
Private medical insurance (subsidised)
Pension scheme with up to 9% total contribution (4.5% employer)
Life assurance worth one year’s salary
24/7 mental health support via an Employee Assistance Programme
One paid volunteering day per year for a charity of your choice
Ongoing training and progression opportunities within a forward-thinking hospitality group

If you’re passionate about pastry and excited by the idea of working in a modern, sustainable kitchen environment with real creative freedom — we’d love to hear from you.