Head Pastry Chef

Fulliant Ltd; Twll Llwynog; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Scotland is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to control food preparation and create high-quality dishes. Candidates must have a strong interest in hospitality, calmness under pressure, and the ability to work unsupervised. The role includes managing kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Benefits include annual holiday entitlement, discounted accommodation, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

28 days annual holiday entitlement

Discounted accommodation

Monthly gratuities

50% discount on food

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee of the quarter opportunities

Subsidised live-in accommodation

Company social events

Qualifications

• Strong interest in a hospitality career.
• Eligible to work in the UK and fit for the role.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process.
• Manage and work with other chefs.
• Create menu items, recipes, and develop dishes.
• Determine food inventory needs and manage supplies.
• Ensure kitchen meets regulations and safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calmness under pressure

Ability to produce high-quality food

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

Accommodation: Staff accommodation available

Start Date: October 2025

Join our award-winning team at Glenapp Castle, featured on BBC Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. Recently crowned PoB Hotels’ Independent Hotel of the Year, we are renowned for our impeccable service, 3 AA Rosette restaurant, and prestigious Relais & Châteaux affiliation. If you would like to be part of the Glenapp team at one of the finest hotels in Scotland, apply now for the role of Head Pastry Chef.

Position Requirements

• A strong interest in a career as part of our hospitality Team. It is important that the candidates can demonstrate a willingness to learn and have a positive attitude within a very busy environment. Training will be provided.
• Calmness under pressure will be important.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• The applicant must be eligible to Work in the UK and be fit and healthy to meet the demands of the role.
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.

Main Duties

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
• Being responsible for health and safety.

Benefits Include

• 28 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata).
• Discounted accommodation with Relais & Chateaux, PoB and Luxury Scotland Hotels.
• Monthly gratuities.
• 50% discount on food in any of our restaurants.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access 24 hours a day.
• Employee of the quarter opportunities.
• Subsidised live in Accommodation may be available if required.
• Company Social event.

If you enjoy the world of hospitality and wish to progress your career, we invite you to join our team here at Glenapp. Please in the first instance submit your resume and with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to meeting you at Glenapp.