Pastry Chef

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location:

Zeffirellis Ltd., Ambleside, Lake District

About Us

Located in the heart of the Lake District, Zeffirellis has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over 45 years. We're proud to be a beloved destination for award-winning vegetarian cuisine, independent film, live music, and exceptional hospitality.

Our vibrant, multi-venue company includes:

Zeffirellis - An Italian-inspired vegetarian restaurant with a lively jazz bar and two cinema screens.
Fellinis - A Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian restaurant with an elegant feel and one cinema screen.
Zeffirellis by the Park - A dedicated cinema venue with two additional screens, bringing our total to five.
Ambleside Manor - A charming vegetarian bed & breakfast in central Ambleside.

Whether it's dining, film, live jazz, or a relaxing stay, Zeffirellis offers a unique experience grounded in creativity, sustainability, and warmth.

The Role:

We are looking for a creative and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team in a vibrant vegetarian restaurant/cafe. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, plant-based pastries, desserts and baked goods that align with our vegetarian ethos. You'll have a strong understanding of flavour combinations, seasonal ingredients and the ability to innovate within dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten free options.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide excellent service with a friendly and professional attitude
Support day-to-day operations in your area
Maintain our high standards of presentation, and guest experience
Menu development: create, test and refine a range of vegetarian-friendly desserts, pastries and baked goods. Including vegan and gluten-free options.
Preparation & production: Prepare pastries, desserts and baked goods daily, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and portion control
Ingredient management: source and manage high-quality, plant-based ingredients, maintaining freshness, minimising waste and optimising food costs.
Kitchen hygiene & safety: Maintain a clean, organised and compliant pastry station, adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards
Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to coordinate service, ensure smooth operations and respond to customer feedback
Seasonal innovation: Develop and introduce new pastry items that reflect the seasons, current trends and our commitment to sustainable, vegetarian dining
Quality control: regularly review products for taste, texture, appearance and adherence to dietary requirements

About You

Proven experience as a pastry chef or similar role in a restaurant, cafe or bakery environment
Strong knowledge of vegetarian and vegan baking techniques and ingredients or willingness to learn
creativity and attention to detail in presentation and flavour pairing
good organisational and time-management skills
understanding of allergen awareness and dietary restrictions
NVQ in patisserie or Culinary Art or an equivalent certification preferred
Ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays as required
Passionate about food
A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
Enthusiastic, proactive and ready to learn

No Experience? No problem. If you have a positive attitude and are eager to learn, we will provide full training. This role suits someone who is friendly, reliable, and enjoys working in a close-knit team with varied day-to-day responsibilities.

What We Offer

A friendly and creative working environment
Staff perks including discounted cinema passes and meal discounts
Opportunities for development and progression across different venues
Competitive pay and flexible hours where possible
Be part of a company that values individuality, sustainability, and community
Flexible working hours
Meal provided on shift
Staff car park nearby

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short introduction to .

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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