Head Pastry Chef

Job Ref: CAM2864

Branch: Cameron House

Location: Cameron House, Loch Lomond

Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary plus exellent company benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Hours of work are typically between 7am and 11pm, 5 days from 7pm

Hours per week: Full time

Posted date: 06/10/2026

Closing date: 06/11/2026

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

We have a unique opportunity for a Head Pastry Chef to join our resort brigade ahead of our hotel re-opening this year.

Though a short drive from Glasgow, Cameron House feels a million miles away from everyday life. Set in 400 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, it’s considered one of the country’s finest 5-star luxury resorts.

Following an extraordinary restoration to the historical 17th century Baronial mansion, Cameron House Hotel will reopen this summer offering 140 beautiful bedrooms and 24 spectacular suites. Home to 115 luxury lodges, a world-class spa with rooftop infinity pool, 18-hole championship golf course, a range of impressive restaurants and bars, a new state-of-the-art Leisure Club, 124 berth marina, and a choice of exhilarating and relaxing outdoor activities.

For meetings and conferences, Cameron House provides a flexible choice of seven function spaces in a truly memorable setting, while our extensive corporate offering also includes a range of team-building and social activities.

The romantic setting of Loch Lomond also makes Cameron House the perfect place for spectacular weddings. We can tailor bespoke wedding for guests, from intimate celebrations and larger events for up to 400 guests, or anything in between.

Add all the above together, and we have something very special; all that’s missing could be you.

THE ROLE - HEAD PASTRY CHEF

We have a unique opportunity this summer to re-create a best in class pastry brigade, to provide baked and chilled products to our 6 outlets and large meetings and events operation.

Seasonality and provenence is key, we will be using free range eggs and milk from local farms. There will be a strong focus on inhouse breads with a small selection of signature pastries. Signature desserts in our Cameron Grill will include classics such as Baked Alaska and Pink Lady Apple and Vanilla Tarte Tatin. Meanwhile for our fine dining restaurant you might be working with the Executive Chef in producing blown sugar apples and other such fun sweet treats to ensure exceptional and memorable guest experiences.

The scope of the role of Head Pastry Chef is the leadership of your team to deliver exceptional pastry experiences, whilst upholding our food and health and safety standards, and controlling costs. You’ll report to the Resort Executive Chef, and will oversee a brigade of 8+ as we grow.

Some of the key things you will be responsible for as our Head Chef of the Pastry Brigade:

Delivery of highest quality pastry production in correct volumes
Recruitment, induction, training and development, and team performance

Food safety Management system and due diligence processes and records
Food Cost, and departmental budgets
Menu and dish scope, proposing and preparing new recipe standards for approval
Requisitions and orders
Departmental and resort meetings and briefings
Team effectiveness and productivity including design of pastry rotas, management of breaks and leave, and daily completion of records.
Guest feedback, and improvement to product and service delivery where necessary
Pastry product knowledge resortwide to maximise upselling

Strong relationships with all support departments

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we don’t have a ‘typical’ employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.

People who want to achieve great things – your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive and determination to meet challenges head on.
People who are naturally friendly – who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
People who show the same level of care for their team, as our guests – It’s about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can.
People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in – it’s up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

SVQ in Food Productions at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience Intermediate or Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification (Advanced preferred) Current or recent Senior chef experience preferably within a Five-Star Hotel or Resort, or quality independent restaurant with experience of volume. Excellent communication skills Ability to quickly build rapport and strong working relationships, with a flexible approach to work Exceptional interpersonal skills, and passion for service excellence Initiative, creativity and ability to solve problems Competent IT skills with knowledge of Office software, and ability to use hand held technology (we use systems such as Procure Wizard/ResDiary/Resort Suite/Fourth Hospitality and Recruitgenie) IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid at Work qualifications are also advantageous

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.
We offer a generous range of employee benefits and, given what we do and where we are, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to make the most of our own five-star facilities.

Here’s what to expect:

Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
Pension scheme
Refer-a-friend scheme
Birthday lunches and long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
Enhanced holidays, rising with long service
Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts.
Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 30% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities and retail products
Supplier and local business discounts – from cinema tickets, car hire and airport parking to mobile phones, leisure activities and high street retailers
Free parking

And while Cameron House itself offers a huge range of activities across 400 acres of Scottish countryside, there’s also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep – just waiting to be explored in your free time.

Join The Team

Join Cameron House and you're joining a five-star resort with a long history and an abundance of ambition. The original estate was home to the Smollett family for over 300 years, including the famous 18th Century novelist and poet, Tobias Smollett. Tobias travelled widely, yet the vision of his Scottish home was never lost, "I have seen Lake Garda, Albana, De Visco, Bolsetta and Geneva. Upon my honour, I prefer Loch Lomond to them all." Naturally, we agree with Tobias, wholeheartedly.

Since the estate was sold for development in 1986, Cameron House has grown both in reputation and size. Today, we're all about creating memorable experiences that exceed expectations every time. How do we do this? By providing our particular brand of five-star experience across everything we do - from our accommodation, award-winning spa, and championship golf to our choice of dining options and huge range of resort activities - all against the beautiful backdrop of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.