Pastry Sous Chef

BOXPARK; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious resort in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the pastry team. In this role, you will ensure high-quality dessert production, manage kitchen operations, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in pastry, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for fine food. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits focused on team wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health support

Complimentary meals during shifts

Annual awards and recognition

Access to discounts and vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or above.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of COSHH and HACCP.
• Passionate about fine food and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Run, train, and develop the team to deliver desserts.
• Set up and prepare menu items for service.
• Cook and deliver high-quality food.
• Manage kitchen compliance and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award‑winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world‑class, and host this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you’re drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind‑the‑scenes operations, there’s a place for you in our vibrant team.

The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, adding the Masters Suite, a new event space, 149 additional bedrooms, a state‑of‑the‑art leisure club and a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That’s why we were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. Join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort.

The Pastry Kitchen

The Pastry Kitchen is a small but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet treats for the whole resort. Working alongside a great team of chefs, you will deliver a variety of hand‑crafted desserts to all of our food and beverage outlets. Our pastry kitchen produces a high volume of pastry and sweets to a very high standard. The team is headed up by our head pastry chef, who is passionate about developing our team's knowledge and skills to make our team the best patissiers in the business.

Salary

The on‑target earning potential for this role is £38,637.32 annual salary, comprising a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate of £2,296.32 gratuities per annum.

About the Role

As a Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our desserts and pastries to the resort.

• Set up and preparation of menu items ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort
• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
• Responsibility for running a safe and compliant kitchen
• Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery
• Management, training and development
• Opportunities to order stock, write menus alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas
• Deputising for the Head Chef

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

• An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator
• Passionate about fine food and working with seasonal ingredients
• Standards‑driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
• Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
• Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development

We inspire and develop our team through on‑the‑job coaching & mentoring, in‑house training and our online learning platform, the Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships and a national LEAD programme that empowers our teams to grow from Team Member to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team look to progress have development plans in place.

Wellness

We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24‑hour GP services and health cash‑plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream, you can track earnings, manage savings and access wages on your terms. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel.

Showing our appreciation

We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long‑service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort’s restaurants, bars, spa and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on‑the‑spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service and complimentary meals during shifts.

Making a difference

We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, resort‑wide levels to showcase our community contributions.

Our Values

Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s success – regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren’t just words; they’re the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.

If you’re seeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact – then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.