Are you a passionate pastry chef with a flair for detail and presentation?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment?

Are you excited by working with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients?

What do we want?

We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our kitchen team for the 2026 season. You will be a key part of our kitchen brigade, responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food across our two restaurants and bakery. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for a chef who takes pride in consistency, creativity, and teamwork, and who is excited to contribute to an exceptional guest dining experience.

This is a seasonal role from 31/03/2026 to 31/10/2026, working 45 hours per week, Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produce high-quality dishes to a consistent and high standard

• Work across different sections of the kitchen as needed - from Sauce, Ogo (adult only dining), Plant Fish and Grill (fast paced family dining), Breakfast and Pastry

• Support the development and testing of new recipes and seasonal menu items

• Ensure daily mise en place is completed efficiently and to the required standard

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene compliance

• Train and support Commis Chefs and apprentices in the Pastry section

• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management

• Support wider kitchen service and other sections when required

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar Chef de Partie or Pastry role

• Relevant culinary or pastry qualifications preferred

• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen environment desirable

• Strong understanding of classic pastry and dessert techniques

Key Skills:

• Strong pastry and dessert skills with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organisation and time management

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to making our hotels such a desirable place to work. These include:

• £13.08 per hour plus a share of hotel tips

• A people-centric working environment

• Learning and internal career progression opportunities

• Seasonal contract: 31/03/2026 – 31/10/2026

• 28 days holiday per year (pro rata for seasonal contract)

• Long service scheme

• Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme

• Local partnership discounts

• Health Shield Healthcare Plan

• Temporary on-site team accommodation is available

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality. Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family, you will be part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.

Joining our team isn’t a job — it’s a lifestyle choice.