Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef
Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 16 November 2026 

Ready to take the next step in your pastry career? 

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our kitchen team 

Working closely with our Pastry Head Chef, Head Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the pastry kitchen helping create consistently high-quality pastries, desserts and delicacies while supporting, developing and motivating the team around you 

What You'll Do

• Leading & supporting the team, helping supervise, training and motivating the kitchen team, delegating duties effectively and step up to support daily kitchen operations when required
• Delivering exceptional quality, making sure every pastry, dessert and dish leaving the kitchen meets our agreed standards, while contributing ideas to keep our pastry and dessert offering fresh and exciting
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly, supporting the ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes, helping maintaining the right stock levels while minimising waste
• Support daily operations, assisting with rotas and shift cover to ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed for the needs of the business
• Set high standards, leading by example and help create a positive, professional kitchen environment where high standards of presentation, cleanliness and teamwork are part of every shift
• Communicating & collaborating, working closely with the Head Chefs, Restaurant Managers and senior team through daily briefs and regular meetings to ensure a smooth operation 

What We're Looking For 

• Must be someone who is passionate about pastry, proud of your standards and confident supporting a busy kitchen team
• Must be organised, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility when senior chefs are absent, with a strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety and kitchen operations
• Must enjoy being part of a team that cares about creating consistently exceptional food and memorable experiences 

Additional Information 

• 45 hours per week – Full-Time permanent position
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)
• Salary: £34,000 per annum
• Shift Pattern: 7:00am-3:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 3:00pm-11:00pm
• Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available) 

Why Join Hiddenwell?

·       Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary

·       Free use of leisure and spa facilities

·       30% off stays and spa days

·       Discounts on food, drink and retail

·       Pension scheme

·       Free parking

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Perkbox benefits and Online GP

·       Refer-a-Friend bonus

·       Excellent training and career development

·       A supportive team where you can grow

Sound like your next move? We’d love to hear from you.

 Hiddenwell — Well hidden. Best found.

Pastry Sous Chef
Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 16 November 2026 

Ready to take the next step in your pastry career? 

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our kitchen team 

Working closely with our Pastry Head Chef, Head Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the pastry kitchen helping create consistently high-quality pastries, desserts and delicacies while supporting, developing and motivating the team around you 

What You'll Do

• Leading & supporting the team, helping supervise, training and motivating the kitchen team, delegating duties effectively and step up to support daily kitchen operations when required
• Delivering exceptional quality, making sure every pastry, dessert and dish leaving the kitchen meets our agreed standards, while contributing ideas to keep our pastry and dessert offering fresh and exciting
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly, supporting the ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes, helping maintaining the right stock levels while minimising waste
• Support daily operations, assisting with rotas and shift cover to ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed for the needs of the business
• Set high standards, leading by example and help create a positive, professional kitchen environment where high standards of presentation, cleanliness and teamwork are part of every shift
• Communicating & collaborating, working closely with the Head Chefs, Restaurant Managers and senior team through daily briefs and regular meetings to ensure a smooth operation 

What We're Looking For 

• Must be someone who is passionate about pastry, proud of your standards and confident supporting a busy kitchen team
• Must be organised, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility when senior chefs are absent, with a strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety and kitchen operations
• Must enjoy being part of a team that cares about creating consistently exceptional food and memorable experiences 

Additional Information 

• 45 hours per week – Full-Time permanent position
• Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)
• Salary: £34,000 per annum
• Shift Pattern: 7:00am-3:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 3:00pm-11:00pm
• Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available) 

Why Join Hiddenwell?

·       Complimentary spa day on your work anniversary

·       Free use of leisure and spa facilities

·       30% off stays and spa days

·       Discounts on food, drink and retail

·       Pension scheme

·       Free parking

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Perkbox benefits and Online GP

·       Refer-a-Friend bonus

·       Excellent training and career development

·       A supportive team where you can grow

Sound like your next move? We’d love to hear from you.

 Hiddenwell — Well hidden. Best found.