Role: Pastry Junior Sous Chef
Location: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Salary: £33,000
Work Type: 45 hours per week
Start Date: Asap
Overview
Achieve Hospitality is excited to be partnering with a prestigious luxury country house hotel in Aberdeenshire to recruit a Pastry Junior Sous Chef. Set within beautiful Scottish countryside, this renowned property offers exceptional hospitality, destination dining, championship golf and a thriving weddings and events business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team during a period of culinary transformation, working alongside an ambitious Executive Chef and Head Pastry Chef to create exceptional desserts, develop new concepts and help shape the future of the pastry offering across the estate.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Head Pastry Chef with daily pastry kitchen operations.
- Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts and bakery items.
- Take responsibility for the pastry section during service.
- Assist with seasonal menu development and creative dessert concepts.
- Support training and development of junior pastry team members.
- Maintain food hygiene, HACCP and safety standards.
- Monitor stock levels, portion control and minimise wastage.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient pastry kitchen.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within a professional pastry kitchen.
- Pastry Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef experience.
- Luxury hotel or fine dining background preferred.
- Rosette or Michelin experience desirable.
- Passion for pastry and creative desserts.
- Experience contributing to menu development.
- Knowledge of food costs and stock control.
- Strong attention to detail and presentation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- 29 days annual leave.
- Training and career development.
- Free gym and pool access.
- Staff discounts and hotel stays.
- Pension and wellbeing support.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV/resume to:
mollyann@achievehospitality.com
