Head Pastry Chef

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.