Job Introduction
Pastry Chef de Partie
Create Exceptional Pastry Experiences at South Lodge
South Lodge, part of the Exclusive Collection, is one of the UK's most celebrated luxury country house hotels. Home to a collection of exceptional dining experiences including Camellia, our contemporary fine dining restaurant, Botanica, our innovative dairy-free, zero-waste restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and The Pass, our intimate chef's table experience, South Lodge is a place where creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding hospitality come together every day.
As part of the Exclusive Collection, we're proud to create memorable guest experiences while building careers our people are proud of. We're looking for a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen brigade and play a key role in delivering the exceptional pastry, dessert and baking standards for which South Lodge is known.
At South Lodge, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As our Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary plus service charge
- Hotel stays across the Exclusive Collection at preferential rates
- 50% discount on food and drink across the collection
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
- Exclusive lifestyle discounts through Hospitality Essentials
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
- The opportunity to work for a certified B Corp organisation committed to people, community and sustainability
Key Responsibilities
Our Pastry Chef de Partie will:
- Take responsibility for a designated section within the pastry kitchen, ensuring desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods are prepared and presented to the highest standards
- Organise and manage daily preparation and service within your area
- Support, coach and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs
- Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance
- Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and attention to detail throughout service
- Assist with stock control, ordering and stock rotation processes
- Work closely with the Pastry Sous Chef, Head Pastry Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth operations
- Contribute ideas and creativity to seasonal desserts, afternoon tea offerings and pastry menus
- Support the delivery of exceptional guest experiences through outstanding pastry and dessert creations
Person Specification
You'll be an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up, with a passion for patisserie, baking and delivering exceptional products. You'll bring:
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, or as a Demi Chef de Partie ready for the next step
- Confidence running a pastry section within a quality hospitality environment
- Strong pastry, baking and dessert skills with excellent attention to detail
- Enjoyment in supporting and developing junior team members
- Organisation and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- A genuine passion for pastry, creativity and continuous improvement
- An eagerness to progress your culinary career within a supportive environment
Why Exclusive Collection?
We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability, responsible business and creating a positive impact for our people, communities and environment. We foster a culture where talented individuals can thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you're a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie who takes pride in creating exceptional desserts, pastries and baked goods and is ready to develop your career at one of the UK's most celebrated luxury hospitality destinations, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and join a team that celebrates creativity, teamwork and genuine care in everything we do.