Pastry Sous Chef

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award‑winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meeting spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world‑class and host this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you’re drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind‑the‑scenes operations, there’s a place for you in our vibrant team. The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, adding The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, 149 additional bedrooms, a state‑of‑the‑art leisure club and a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before. We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests – which earned us a place on the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work and Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer lists. The Pastry Kitchen The Pastry Kitchen is a small but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet treats for the whole resort. Working alongside a great team of chefs, you will deliver a variety of hand‑crafted desserts to all of our food and beverage outlets. Our pastry kitchen produces a high volume of pastry and sweets to a very high standard; the team is headed up by our talented head pastry chef, who is passionate about developing our team’s knowledge and skills to make us the best patissiers in the business. Salary The on‑target earning potential for this role is £38,637.32 annual salary, comprising a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate of £2,296.32 gratuities per annum. About The Role As a Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our desserts and pastries to the resort. Set up and preparation of menu items ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers Responsibility for running a safe and compliant kitchen Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery Management, training and development Opportunities to order stock, write menus alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas Deputising for the Head Chef About You The ideal candidate will have experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills. In Addition, You Will Be An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator Passionate about fine food and working with seasonal ingredients Standards‑driven, with a fantastic eye for detail Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP% Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage Belfry Benefits Learning & Development We inspire and develop our team through on‑the‑job coaching & mentoring, in‑house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team members looking to progress have development plans in place to support you to achieve your potential. Wellness We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24‑hour GP services, and health cash‑plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing. Showing Our Appreciation We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long‑service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on‑the‑spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts. Making a difference We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort‑wide levels to showcase our community contributions. Our Values Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s success – regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren't just words; they’re the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are. Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr