About the Role
We’re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially minded Executive Pastry Chef to join our team for the high season, May through September. As a key member of the hotel culinary leadership, you will design and deliver all pastry, dessert, and bakery experiences across the property, ensuring every creation reflects the hotel’s luxury lifestyle ethos.
This seasonal role offers an exciting opportunity to leave your mark during a high-energy period, with potential for longer-term opportunities within Ennismore’s portfolio beyond the season.
What you’ll do...
Pre-Opening & Seasonal Launch
Collaborate with the Executive Chef, F&B Director, and culinary teams to create innovative pastry concepts, desserts, and bakery items that blend local ingredients with global trends.
Oversee setup of pastry kitchens, equipment, OS&E, and ensure compliance with hygiene and licensing standards.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training for the pastry brigade, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
Work closely with Marketing & PR to highlight the property’s pastry and dessert offerings in pre-launch campaigns.
Operations & Guest Experience
Lead daily pastry operations across all outlets, events, and banquets, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery.
Develop and implement seasonal menus, plated desserts, patisserie, and bakery items that align with the hotel’s lifestyle positioning.
Monitor costs, yields, and KPIs to ensure commercial performance without compromising creativity.
Maintain hygiene, safety, and operational standards at all times.
Team Leadership
Inspire and mentor a high-performing pastry team, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Implement training, development, and succession opportunities within the team.
Ensure professional standards in grooming, conduct, and communication across the pastry department.
Brand & Strategy
Position the hotel as a destination for exceptional pastry and dessert experiences in the North Coast.
Innovate seasonal desserts, bakery offerings, and sweet experiences that elevate the property’s luxury lifestyle credentials.
Work with Brand and Marketing teams to communicate the hotel’s pastry story across all touchpoints.
Facilities & Support
Ensure all pastry kitchens, storage, and back-of-house areas are operational, clean, and safe.
Collaborate with Executive Chef, F&B, and Engineering teams for smooth day-to-day operations.
Seasonal Opportunity with Growth Potential
This role runs from May to September, with exceptional talent considered for extended roles across Ennismore’s portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels.