About the role
Job Description
Join the team at Gilpin Spice, our vibrant, open‑kitchen pan‑Asian restaurant inspired by flavours from across the Spice Trail. We’re looking for a full‑time Pastry Chef de Partie who brings precision, creativity, and confident energy to a fast‑paced, theatrical kitchen. You’ll run the pastry section with organisation and flair, prepare desserts rooted in bold, flavour‑driven cooking, and support the brigade in delivering the lively, immersive dining experience that defines Gilpin Spice.
About being a Pastry Chef de Partie in Gilpin Spice
Set within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, celebrated for exceptional hospitality, refined presentation, and warm, personalised service.
Gilpin Spice is a colourful, high‑energy restaurant with an open kitchen serving pan‑Asian dishes inspired by the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, and China. The pastry team plays a crucial role in delivering a bold, flavour‑led dining experience built on teamwork, organisation, and technical skill. With a lively rhythm and a commitment to exceptional produce, Gilpin Spice is a destination for chefs who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
We’re seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail‑driven Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Gilpin Spice brigade. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the pastry section, preparing vibrant, flavour‑forward desserts with accuracy, consistency, and pride. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to maintain high standards, contribute to dessert development, and uphold the organisation and discipline that define the Spice kitchen.
🍰Your Role as Chef De Partie:
* Manages and operates the pastry section to an exceptional standard, ensuring readiness, organisation, and consistency throughout service.
* Prepares, cooks, and presents desserts with precision, delivering Gilpin Spice’s bold, pan‑Asian culinary style.
* Works closely with senior chefs to support dessert development, daily prep, and smooth kitchen operations.
* Trains, guide, and supports junior chefs, helping build skill, confidence, and professional growth within the brigade.
* Contributes to a calm, disciplined, and collaborative working environment, even within a lively open‑kitchen setting.
* Upholds the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and presentation at all times.
* Collaborates with the wider restaurant team to ensure smooth, efficient service and a memorable guest experience.
Qualifications
🎓 What You Bring:
* Pastry experience in pan‑Asian, Michelin‑recommended, or high‑end dining environments.
* Section confidence, showing organisation and calm when running a pastry section.
* Technical skill - ability to prepare and cook desserts to consistently high standards.
* Leadership and supportive, positive guidance for junior chefs.
* Impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
* Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of flavour‑driven pastry work.
* A desire to grow within a modern, energetic restaurant inspired by the Spice Trail.
Additional Information
💼 What We Offer:
* A team who excel at teamwork and exceptionally high standards.
* A stunning work environment in a Michelin Key‑awarded hotel.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Meals on shift, uniform, generous gratuities.
* The pride of contributing to a property recognised with 5 AA Red Stars and two Michelin Keys.
* The prestige of working within Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain Hotels.
* You will become part of the Relais & Châteaux community, a global association of 580 exceptional hotels and restaurants united by a passion for the profession, authenticity, and local traditions.
Bring your passion for bold, flavour‑driven pastry to Gilpin Spice – if you’re ready to bring energy, skill, and consistency to a fast‑paced, pan‑Asian open‑kitchen brigade, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary: £34,060 per year
Gratuities: £351 per month (average)
Hours: 50 hours per week.
* Canteen * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Free or subsidised travel * Gym membership * On-site parking
Relocation assistance may be available
Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel