Pastry Chef

Bib Gourmand | 2 AA Rosettes | Michelin Ambition
West Yorkshire

£30,000–£32,000 + Tronc (£2,000–£3,500)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pastry Chef to join a highly regarded, award-winning Indian vegetarian restaurant — holding a Bib Gourmand for over a decade and 2 AA Rosettes, with clear ambitions to progress towards Michelin-star level.

This is a newly created role, offering the chance to take full ownership of pastry and play a pivotal role in the next stage of the restaurant’s evolution.

The Opportunity

This is not a standard pastry position — this is a blank canvas.

For the first time, the kitchen is introducing a dedicated pastry chef to support the Chef Patron in pushing standards, creativity and overall offering to the next level.

You will:

Take full ownership of pastry across the restaurant
Design and deliver desserts, petit fours, ice creams and sweet elements
Contribute to seasonal menu development
Work closely with the Chef Patron on the restaurant’s progression towards Michelin standard
Introduce structure, creativity and innovation into an untapped area of the kitchen

This role offers genuine creative freedom within a kitchen that is ready to evolve.

The Food

The restaurant delivers refined Indian vegetarian cuisine, combining traditional foundations with modern technique and presentation.

With pastry currently underdeveloped, this role represents a major opportunity to elevate the guest experience and contribute meaningfully to the restaurant’s next chapter.

The Kitchen & Culture

Small, close-knit brigade of 6 chefs
Long-standing, loyal team
Owner-led kitchen with strong vision and ambition
Supportive environment with real collaboration

The aim is to blend stability with fresh ideas, bringing in new influence to help drive standards forward.

The Package

£30,000–£32,000 base salary
Tronc on top (approx. £2,000–£3,500 per year)
Full creative ownership of pastry
Opportunity to be part of a Michelin-focused journey
Long-term, stable role within an established business

The Ideal Candidate

Background in Rosette, Michelin or high-quality kitchens
Strong pastry fundamentals with a creative edge
Ambitious and motivated to work towards Michelin-level standards
Interested in working within vegetarian cuisine (experience beneficial but not essential)
Looking for a long-term role with real impact and progression

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a restaurant with:

A strong existing reputation
A clear vision for growth
And a genuine need for a pastry specialist to help reach the next level

You won’t just be joining a team — you’ll be helping shape the future of the business.