JOIN OUR CULINARY TEAM AT OWSTON HALL HOTEL!

Owston Hall Hotel, a historic country house hotel set in the heart of Yorkshire, is looking for a passionate and creative Pastry Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences, from elegant afternoon teas to weddings, banquets, and fine-dining occasions. As Pastry Chef, you’ll be at the heart of crafting show-stopping desserts, pastries, breads, and sweet treats that delight our guests and showcase your talent.

What We’re Looking For

• A skilled pastry chef with a flair for creativity and attention to detail.
• Experience in patisserie, desserts, bread, and afternoon teas.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and presentation.
• Organised, reliable, and a strong team player.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Meals on duty and staff discounts.
• Opportunities for creativity and menu development.
• A supportive team environment within a stunning historic setting.

If you’re ready to bring your pastry skills to the heart of Owston Hall Hotel, apply today and be part of our culinary journey.
Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to adam.harvey@owstonhall.com
Job Description – Pastry ChefJob Title: Pastry Chef
Reports to: Head Chef / Executive Chef
Location: Owston Hall Hotel, Yorkshire
Hours: Full-time (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required)

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or strong background in patisserie within a hotel, restaurant, or bakery environment.
• Knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Passion for innovation and artistic presentation.
• NVQ or equivalent culinary qualification desirable.
• Food hygiene and safety certification required.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and sweet products for the hotel’s restaurants, banqueting, weddings, and afternoon teas. This role requires creativity, precision, and the ability to work under pressure to maintain the hotel’s culinary reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, prepare, and present a wide range of pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and afternoon tea items.
• Design and develop seasonal dessert and pastry menus in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all pastry offerings.
• Manage stock rotation, ordering, and cost control for the pastry section.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised pastry kitchen area in compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff or apprentices in pastry techniques.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen team and support in other areas if required.
• Uphold the values and service standards of Owston Hall Hotel.