Job Ref: MAR1441
Branch: Mar Hall Golf Spa Resort
Location: Mar Hall Golf Spa Resort, Bishopton
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary DOE
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 40 hours per week 5/7 days including evenings and weekends
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 18/06/2026
Closing date: 01/08/2026
About Us:
JA Mar Hall Golf Spa Resort is a peaceful countryside retreat and soulful escape, your haven of Scottish charm, spa indulgence, and championship golf. Recently, Mar Hall proudly joined JA Resorts Hotels, a heritage hospitality brand with award-winning properties across Dubai, the Maldives and Scotland.
This exciting new chapter brings global expertise, world-class standards, and new opportunities for our teams. As part of the JA family, you’ll be connected to an international network of talent, innovation, and career development, all while helping us honour the warm, authentic spirit that makes Mar Hall truly special.
Set within 240 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Clyde, our resort features elegant bedrooms and suites, a championship golf course, a luxury spa and wellness experience, and exceptional dining shaped by creativity and Scottish provenance. Together, we are elevating the resort into one of the UK’s most exceptional luxury destinations and you can be part of it.
Role Overview
At Mar Hall, we are seeking an exceptional Pastry Sous Chef to lead and elevate the pastry offering across the entire resort.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented pastry professional to take ownership of one of the most visible and important elements of the guest experience. Afternoon Tea within the Gallery has become one of the resort’s most popular experiences and presents an exciting platform for creativity, innovation, and refinement.
Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous evolution of all pastry operations across the resort, including Afternoon Tea, restaurant desserts, banqueting, VIP amenities, in room experiences, breads, and seasonal offerings.
We are looking for someone who wants to redefine what pastry can be at Mar Hall and who is excited by the opportunity to create a pastry programme aligned with the luxury ambitions of the resort.
Key responsibilities of the Pastry Sous Chef will include:
Pastry Leadership
Lead all pastry production across the resort
Take ownership of quality, consistency, presentation, and innovation within pastry operations
Develop and continuously evolve pastry offerings across all guest touchpoints
Support the Executive Chef in defining a distinctive pastry identity for Mar Hall
Afternoon Tea Development
Lead the ongoing development and refinement of Afternoon Tea within the Gallery
Create seasonal and signature collections that enhance the guest experience
Ensure Afternoon Tea remains a key differentiator and destination experience for the resort
Drive creativity while maintaining operational consistency and commercial viability
Resort Wide Pastry Responsibility
Oversee pastry production for:
- Restaurant desserts
- Gallery desserts and pastries
- Banqueting and event desserts
- Bread and bakery production
- In room dining offerings
- VIP amenities and welcome experiences
- Seasonal events and special occasions
- Ensure consistency of standards across all areas of production
Team Development
Support and develop pastry team members and wider culinary colleagues
Share knowledge and expertise across the brigade
Create a culture of pride, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Support training and succession planning initiatives
Standards Operational Excellence
Develop SOPs and pastry standards across the department
Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships effectively
Support cost control and waste management initiatives
Maintain exceptional attention to detail throughout all production
Innovation Luxury Guest Experience
Create memorable pastry experiences that support the resort’s luxury positioning
Identify trends and opportunities to elevate the pastry offering
Work closely with Food Beverage and Guest Experience teams on special guest experiences and celebrations
Support the resort’s progression towards Forbes Travel Guide standards
About You
Proven experience within a luxury hotel, resort, or high quality pastry environment
Strong technical pastry and bakery expertise
Experience developing Afternoon Tea concepts and luxury dessert offerings
Creative mindset balanced with strong operational discipline
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Strong attention to detail and presentation standards
Passion for innovation and guest experience
Personal Attributes
A skilled craftsperson with genuine passion for pastry
Creative, ambitious, and quality focused
Professional and highly organised
Calm and composed under pressure
Collaborative and supportive in approach
Committed to continuous improvement and excellence
What Success Looks Like
A refined and distinctive pastry offering across the resort
An elevated and market leading Afternoon Tea experience
Exceptional guest feedback across all pastry touchpoints
Consistent quality and presentation standards
Strong commercial performance and operational efficiency
A significant contribution to Mar Hall’s luxury food and beverage reputation
Why Join Us
At JA Mar Hall, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll build a career within a global hospitality family. We offer:
- Competitive salary plus Tronc, paid via an independent tronc system, meaning your monthly earnings are topped up through service charge.
- Free luxury leisure club membership.
- Discounted membership for friends family.
- 50% discount on Spa treatments.
- Golf day discounts for you, friends, and family.
- 50% discount on food for you +3 guests, and 25% off beverages.
- Discounts on overnight stays for JA Mar Hall and our sister properties.
- Friends family hotel rates.
- Access to Wisdom, our confidential wellbeing support programme.
- Access to exclusive £100 room rates across the PoB Hotels collection.
- Free on-site parking and complimentary use of leisure facilities.
- Uniform provided (role dependent).
- Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme.
About Us
JA Mar Hall Golf Spa Resort is a peaceful countryside retreat and soulful escape, your haven of Scottish charm, spa indulgence, and championship golf. Recently, Mar Hall proudly joined the JA Resorts Hotels portfolio, a heritage hospitality brand with properties across Dubai, the Maldives, Seychelles, and Scotland. This exciting new chapter brings global expertise and fresh vision to our estate, while staying true to the warmth and authenticity that guests have always cherished.
As part of JA Resorts Hotels, our team is now connected to a wider international family, offering new opportunities for growth, innovation, and career development. Together, we are shaping a future where Scottish heritage meets world-class hospitality.
We will look to grow your aspirations and help you achieve your ambitions within the hospitality industry; from the golf course to the kitchen we have the opportunity for you. We believe that people make the business; they make the difference and define our guest’s experiences. If you’re passionate about hospitality we would like to hear from you.
