We’re transforming and elevating every dining outlet across the Meldrum House estate, and this is your chance to be part of something exceptional from day one. We’re building a new, signature culinary identity, and we’re looking for Pastry Chefs at all levels who are ready to create, innovate, and shape the future with us.
If you thrive on fresh challenges, love being hands-on, and want to showcase your talent in a fast-moving, ambitious environment, we want you on our team.
You will support and assist the Executive Head Chef and Head Pastry Chef in effectively managing the pastry kitchen, ensuring the correct storage, preparation, cooking, and presentation of food across all food and beverage outlets in line with company standards.
As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key supporting role within our pastry team, working closely with the Head Pastry Chef and Executive Head Chef to deliver consistently high-quality desserts across all outlets. This is a hands-on position where you’ll help drive standards, contribute creative ideas, and support the smooth running of the pastry section while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Support the preparation and production of high-quality pastry and dessert items for all food and beverage outlets
- Take responsibility for the pastry section during your shift, ensuring consistency and attention to detail
- Assist in developing new menu items, concepts, and seasonal desserts
- Supervise, train, and support junior pastry team members
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health safety standards at all times
- Manage food quality, portion control, and stock to minimise waste
- Ensure all work areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
- Build positive working relationships across departments and support kitchen teamwork
As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will be a passionate pastry professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering beautifully presented desserts. You’ll be organised, enthusiastic, and keen to develop your skills, while supporting and motivating others within the team to achieve high standards.
- Have previous experience working in pastry within a professional kitchen
- Be passionate about pastry, desserts, and current food trends
- Have experience contributing to menu development and creative ideas
- Understand the importance of food cost control and minimising waste
- Have some experience supervising or supporting junior team members
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of food hygiene and health safety
- Be reliable, motivated, and able to work well under pressure
You’ll meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and receive a competitive rate of pay alongside a generous range of benefits, including:
- 29 days holiday
- Training and development from day one
- Employee events and celebrations
- In-house interactive employee communication app
- Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and swimming pools
- Healthy meals while you’re working
- Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial Wellbeing App, offering flexibility to access pay earlier
- Referral bonus when friends or family join the team
- Contributions to our pension plan
- Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”
- Involvement in employee recognition schemes
- Long service recognition
- Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary overnight stay with dinner for two
- 50% discount in our restaurants
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
- Spa treatment and retail product discounts
- Life Assurance cover
We’ll provide excellent training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun, supportive, and fulfilling career. Whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there’s a place here for you. We have one ask: that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates with existing Skilled Worker status granted before 22 July 2025 may still qualify.
If this sounds like the next step in your culinary journey, click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
