Pastry Chef de Partie

1 Michelin Star & 4 AA Rosette Restaurant | Brampton, Cumbria

£32,000 | Long-Term Pastry Development Opportunity | Relocation Support Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a luxury country house hotel in Cumbria, working within its 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosette restaurant.

This position is being created specifically around the right pastry chef rather than filling an existing vacancy. The Chef-Patron is looking for someone with the ability and ambition to develop with the business over the longer term, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Pastry Sous Chef and ultimately taking greater responsibility for the Michelin-starred pastry operation.

The Role

The successful chef will join an ambitious, progressive kitchen and focus primarily on pastry within the Michelin-starred restaurant.

The role will involve:

Supporting the preparation and delivery of pastry and desserts for the restaurant
Working to 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosette standards
Developing strong technical pastry skills under an experienced senior team
Maintaining consistency, precision and attention to detail
Taking responsibility for preparation, service and organisation within the pastry section
Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and kitchen standards
Working collaboratively with the wider brigade
Supporting junior chefs where appropriate
Continuing to develop towards increased responsibility within the pastry operation

The Chef-Patron is specifically interested in someone looking for a long-term move, ideally remaining with the restaurant for at least the next couple of years while progressing technically and professionally. His intention is to develop the successful chef towards Pastry Sous Chef level, with the potential eventually to run the pastry section.

The Ideal Candidate

This would suit a pastry chef who:

Has previous professional pastry experience
Has experience within Michelin, AA Rosette or similarly quality-driven kitchens
Has strong technical foundations and excellent attention to detail
Is ambitious and wants structured long-term development
Takes pride in precision, flavour, texture and presentation
Is organised and comfortable working within a high-standard kitchen
Wants to progress beyond CDP level into pastry leadership
Is open to relocating to Cumbria for the right opportunity

The Package

£32,000 salary
Full-time, permanent position
1 Michelin Star / 4 AA Rosette environment
Relocation assistance can be offered where required
28 days' holiday including bank holidays
Free parking / on-site parking
Employee food and beverage discounts
Staff food benefits
Long-term development towards Pastry Sous Chef
Opportunity ultimately to take significant responsibility for the restaurant's pastry operation

Why This Role?

The biggest attraction here is the development pathway.

Rather than simply recruiting another Pastry CDP, the Chef-Patron has identified the opportunity to build a role around the right person and develop them over the coming years.

For an ambitious pastry chef, that means the chance to work every day within a 1 Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosette kitchen, develop under an accomplished senior team and work towards becoming the chef responsible for pastry at Michelin-star level.