Pastry Chef

Fowey Hall Hotel, part of the Luxury Family Hotels group, is a luxury family-focused hotel nestled in the breathtaking coastal town of Fowey, Cornwall. Set amidst stunning natural landscapes and offering unparalleled views of the sea, our hotel is renowned for its exceptional service and warm family hospitality, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

Position Overview:

We are now seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef - the most creative and fun role in the kitchen With the opportunity to create delightful desserts, bespoke homemade ice creams, and delicious pastries, the pastry chef role is an exciting one.
The ideal candidate will have a flair for creativity, a strong foundation in pastry techniques, and a commitment to delivering high-quality desserts that delight our guests. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastry chef looking to showcase their skills in a renowned hotel setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods according to recipes and presentation standards, for our restaurant, afternoon tea service, and special events.
• Ensure consistency and quality in all pastry offerings, maintaining high standards of presentation and taste.
• Contribute to seasonal menus that showcase local ingredients and reflect current culinary trends.
• Keep the work area clean, organised, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence in the pastry kitchen.
• Manage stock and supplies, ensuring all necessary ingredients and equipment are available for production.
• Work with the Head Chef and kitchen team to create cohesive and delightful dining experiences.

To succeed in this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and presentation.
• Creativity and innovation in recipe development, with a passion for experimenting with flavours and textures.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

Why work with us?

• Work/life balance is priority for our team- we strive to ensure you have a 4 on 3 off working pattern so you can make sure you have time for you
• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice
• Our training and development is a little different here at LFH– we are certified by the Institute of Hospitality and offer our teams career progression by working with Umbrella Training.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, Fowey Hall Hotel has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment all 60 bedrooms, Den, Restaurant, the introduction of an outdoor pool, relaxation rooms, treatment rooms and terrace overlooking the ocean.
We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.