Pastry Chef de Partie Michelin-Starred Modern British Restaurant 32000 Tronc 48 hrs 3 Days Off

Location: Cumbria
Salary:32000 tronc (DOE)
Hours: 48 hours per week Paid overtime 3 days off weekly
Accommodation: Temporary live-in available (minimal cost)
Restaurant: 1 Michelin Star Modern British Seasonal produce-led

About the Restaurant

This award-winning Michelin-Star restaurant is set within a beautifully restored 17th-century inn in a Lake District village. Known for its refined modern British cooking rooted in heritage locality and exceptional produce the restaurant has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and creativity.

The pastry section plays a central role across tasting menus à la carte dishes petits fours breads and afternoon offerings. This is an outstanding environment for a pastry-led Chef de Partie ready to step into a kitchen performing at the highest level.

The Role Pastry Chef de Partie

You will take responsibility for the pastry section delivering:

• Refined plated desserts for Michelin-star tasting menus

• Seasonal pastry elements heritage-inspired bakes

• Ice creams sorbets gels infusions

• Fresh breads and bakery items

• Petits fours and snacks

• Creative input into menu evolution

A perfect fit for a skilled Pastry CDP or a strong Commis ready for a step up who wants to grow in a focused detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the pastry section day-to-day maintaining impeccable organisation

• Produce desserts and pastry items that meet Michelin-level expectations

• Maintain consistent high-quality mise en place and structured prep

• Collaborate with the senior team on new pastry concepts

• Uphold rigorous standards of hygiene allergens and documentation

• Assist with stock control ordering and correct storage

• Support the development of junior chefs within the section

• Contribute to smooth and coordinated service across the kitchen

About You

• Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Commis in a Michelin or high-level AA Rosette environment

• Strong technical pastry skills and excellent attention to detail

• Passion for seasonal British produce and modern techniques

• Calm organised and disciplined under pressure

• Positive team player with a commitment to growth and learning

• Willingness to relocate to Cumbria (temporary accommodation available)

Hours Rota & Work-Life Balance

• 48-hour contract

• Paid overtime above contracted hours

• Three days off weekly:

  • Monday OFF

  • Tuesday OFF

  • Plus one additional day OFF

• Wednesday prep days typically finishing around 56pm

• Additional annual closures:

  • 2-week January shutdown

  • 1-week August shutdown

  • 2 further weeks of flexible leave

  • Closed Christmas Eve Christmas Day & Boxing Day

One of the rare Michelin-Star kitchens offering a genuinely balanced rota.

Whats on Offer

• 32000 tronc

• Paid overtime

• Temporary live-in accommodation (low cost)

• Uniform provided (except trousers & footwear)

• Staff meals pension

• Supportive humble and highly skilled senior team

• Michelin-Star development environment

• A stunning Lake District setting

Apply Now

If youre a talented pastry chef ready to sharpen your craft in a Michelin-Star kitchen with excellent work-life balance wed love to hear from you.

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