Head Pastry Chef - Huddersfield - Hotel & Restaurant - £35k

Head Pastry Chef - Huddersfield - Hotel & Restaurant - £35k Description

Location: Huddersfield Salary: £35k + Tips (circa £2,000) Hours: 48 hours per week Venue: Iconic 3 Rosette Restaurant & Prestigious Wedding Venue

The Venue

An award-winning, independently owned 3 Rosette restaurant and wedding venue, celebrated for its refined cuisine, attention to detail, and exceptional guest experience.

• Restaurant covers: up to 40
• Wedding & Event covers: up to 140

Company Benefits

• Competitive tips structure
• Ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Staff events
• Uniform provided and professionally laundered

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department within one of Yorkshire's most respected hospitality destinations.

This role requires a highly skilled pastry professional capable of delivering desserts and pastry offerings to a 2-3 Rosette level, whilst overseeing all pastry production across both the acclaimed à la carte restaurant and a thriving wedding and events operation.

Working closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team, you will have the creative freedom to design, develop, and execute seasonal dessert menus that complement the venue's reputation for exceptional dining. From elegant plated desserts and petit fours to wedding dessert packages, afternoon tea offerings, and bespoke celebration cakes, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest levels of quality, consistency, and presentation.

As an independently owned venue, there is genuine investment in the kitchen, equipment, and most importantly its people. The business prides itself on a supportive culture, low staff turnover, and a commitment to culinary excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate Head Pastry Chef looking to showcase their creativity and leadership within a prestigious environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry section across restaurant, weddings, and private events
• Create and develop seasonal dessert menus to a 2-3 Rosette standard
• Produce exceptional plated desserts, breads, petit fours, afternoon tea items, and event desserts
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to ensure menus remain innovative and commercially successful
• Manage pastry ordering, stock control, GP targets, and supplier relationships
• Train, mentor, and develop junior pastry chefs
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained at all times
• Uphold all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef, Senior Pastry Sous Chef, or Pastry Chef in a minimum 2 Rosette environment
• Demonstrable ability to produce desserts to a 2-3 Rosette standard
• Experience catering for both fine dining restaurants and high-volume wedding/events operations
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent knowledge of modern pastry techniques, chocolate work, breads, and dessert presentation
• Creative flair combined with a strong understanding of commercial kitchen operations
• A positive, hands on approach with a genuine passion for mentoring and developing others
• A team player with a humble, no ego attitude and a relentless focus on quality

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the pastry offering within a highly regarded Rosette restaurant and established wedding venue. You will be joining a stable, ambitious team where creativity is encouraged, standards are exceptional, and your contribution will have a direct impact on the continued success of the business.

Equal Opportunity

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