Pastry Chef De Partie (Gilpin Spice)

Join the team at Gilpin Spice our vibrant openkitchen panAsian restaurant inspired by flavours from across the Spice Trail. Were looking for a fulltime Pastry Chef de Partie who brings precision creativity and confident energy to a fastpaced theatrical kitchen. Youll run the pastry section with organisation and flair prepare desserts rooted in bold flavourdriven cooking and support the brigade in delivering the lively immersive dining experience that defines Gilpin Spice.

About being a Pastry Chef de Partie in Gilpin Spice 

Set within the heart of the Lake District National Park Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels celebrated for exceptional hospitality refined presentation and warm personalised service.

Gilpin Spice is a colourful highenergy restaurant with an open kitchen serving panAsian dishes inspired by the Philippines India Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Japan and China. The pastry team plays a crucial role in delivering a bold flavourled dining experience built on teamwork organisation and technical skill. With a lively rhythm and a commitment to exceptional produce Gilpin Spice is a destination for chefs who thrive in a dynamic collaborative environment.

Were seeking a skilled motivated and detaildriven Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Gilpin Spice this role youll take ownership of the pastry section preparing vibrant flavourforward desserts with accuracy consistency and pride. Youll work closely with senior chefs to maintain high standards contribute to dessert development and uphold the organisation and discipline that define the Spice kitchen.

Your Role as Chef De Partie:

• Manages and operates the pastry section to an exceptional standard ensuring readiness organisation and consistency throughout service.

• Prepares cooks and presents desserts with precision delivering Gilpin Spices bold panAsian culinary style.

• Works closely with senior chefs to support dessert development daily prep and smooth kitchen operations.

• Trains guide and supports junior chefs helping build skill confidence and professional growth within the brigade.

• Contributes to a calm disciplined and collaborative working environment even within a lively openkitchen setting.

• Upholds the highest standards of food safety hygiene organisation and presentation at all times.

• Collaborates with the wider restaurant team to ensure smooth efficient service and a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications :

What You Bring:

• Pastry experience in panAsian Michelinrecommended or highend dining environments.

• Section confidence showing organisation and calm when running a pastry section.

• Technical skill - ability to prepare and cook desserts to consistently high standards.

• Leadership and supportive positive guidance for junior chefs.

• Impeccable cleanliness safety and compliance.

• Curiosity creativity and a genuine love of flavourdriven pastry work.

• A desire to grow within a modern energetic restaurant inspired by the Spice Trail.

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• A team who excel at teamwork and exceptionally high standards.

• A stunning work environment in a Michelin Keyawarded hotel.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Meals on shift uniform generous gratuities.

• The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars and two Michelin Keys.

• The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.

• You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession authenticity and local traditions.

Bring your passion for bold flavourdriven pastry to Gilpin Spice if youre ready to bring energy skill and consistency to a fastpaced panAsian openkitchen brigade wed love to hear from you. 

Salary: 34060 per year

Gratuities: 351 per month (average)

Hours: 50 hours per week.

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time