Pastry Chef

We, The Printed Group; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company located in North Berwick is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their culinary team in spring 2026. The ideal candidate will oversee the pastry section, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation of desserts. Responsibilities include sourcing quality ingredients, collaborating with the Executive Chef, and upholding food safety standards. A passion for desserts and solid experience in a similar role are essential. Competitive salary and excellent training opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Estate-based incentive and discount schemes

External discounts and offers scheme

Generous 'Refer a Friend' benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellness resources

Qualifications

• Solid experience working in a similar pastry role within a fast-moving, quality driven kitchen.
• Passion for top-quality food and cooking.
• Highly motivated with a sense of pride in attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pastry section to ensure alignment with service demands.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, attention to detail, and minimal wastage.
• Deliver an exceptional experience for Members and Guests.

Skills

Pastry experience

Attention to detail

Creativity

Positive attitude

Drive and ambition

Job description

Competitive Salary, Based On Experience.

Delivering memorable, warm, and professional service to our members and guests is key to everything we do. To achieve this, we want to attract the very best people to work with us.

Archerfield is one of Scotland’s leading destinations for golf, luxury stays, events and world-class spa treatments, with a range of accommodation from suites and lodges to coastal cottages and a grand mansion house. Situated on the stunning East Lothian coastline, we are just 18 miles from Edinburgh and a short distance from North Berwick, Haddington and other East Lothian towns.

After a hugely successful 2025 season, we are looking to expand our culinary team and are searching for a talented Pastry Chef to join to join our high‑quality kitchen team from spring 2026.

We are looking for someone with a passion for desserts and confectionary, focused on delivering the best experience possible for our Members and Guests and is eager to learn and challenge themselves.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Overseeing the pastry section, ensuring that preparation, timing, and presentation align with service demands.
• Having a high standard of food preparation, attention to detail, portion control and minimal wastage.
• Delivering an exceptional experience for our Members and Guests.
• Sourcing and selecting top-quality ingredients to enhance flavours, textures, and overall dessert quality.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to ensure desserts complement and align with the kitchen's overall concept.
• Upholding strict food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a clean and compliant kitchen environment.

Who are we looking for:

• Solid experience working in a similar pastry role within a fast-moving, quality driven kitchen.
• Share our passion for top-quality food and cooking.
• Have a positive attitude and a professional and courteous manner.
• Someone with drive, ambition, creativity and flair.
• Highly motivated and possessing a sense of pride in your attention to detail.

What we give you:

• Competitive Salary, Based On Experience.
• Estate based incentive and discount schemes.
• External Discounts and Offers scheme.
• Generous Refer a Friend Benefits.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellness resources.

Application Deadline: The deadline for all applications is Friday 30th January 2026.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, please send CV and covering letter via link to our Executive Chef Derek Johnstone.