Role: Pastry Chef 

Location: Rural Retreat Hotel & Wedding Venue, York
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Package & Company Perks

• £38,000 per annum + tronc

• 45 hours per week + breaks

• Discounted food and drink

• Discounted Hotel & Lodge stays (after qualifying period)

• Staff social events

• Uniform provided

• Company pension scheme

About the Role

We are currently seeking a sensational, forward-thinking Pastry Chef to join a kitchen brigade in this buzzing, family-run business.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and energy to a unique Function, Wedding, Restaurant, and Golf venue set within 1,000 acres of stunning woodland in the heart of Yorkshire.

Working closely alongside our experienced Head Chef, you will help inspire a forward-thinking kitchen team and consistently deliver the highest standards to our guests. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own desserts, ice creams, sorbets, breads, and petit fours, while contributing to a dynamic and creative kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Running the Pastry section, producing high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and ice creams

• Demonstrating passion, creativity, and attention to detail in all pastry work

• Supporting other sections of the kitchen as required

• Training and developing team members on the pastry section

• Maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards

• Working collaboratively to ensure consistent excellence across all services

About You

• Ideally 3 years’ experience in a similar Pastry Chef position

• Background in fresh food establishments

• Strong ability to train, instruct, and motivate other team members

• Creative flair with a genuine passion for pastry

• Hardworking, driven, and committed to high standards

• Full driving licence required as public transport can be an issue 

The Venue Is Home To :

• Restaurant (110 covers), recently refurbished alongside our main kitchen

• Three function rooms hosting private parties, conferences, and weddings

• An 18-hole golf course and members’ sports bar

• A new interactive Chef’s Table concept bar, delivering bespoke tasting menus, wine pairings, and seasonal events

About Chefs for Chefs

Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality, or disability.
We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business.
A wide selection of vacancies is available on our website.