Pastry Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
The Woodspeen began its transformation from a run-down country pub into a beautiful, contemporary restaurant and cosy bar. Designed with picture window to take full advantage of the breath-taking views over the West Berkshire countryside and an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work, creating their delightful dishes.
Executive Chef Peter Eaton has a focus on seasonal dishes, using ingredients grown or foraged on our own land. At The Woodspeen, we have a clear vision; to provide exceptional dishes, using the best ingredients the season offers, warm and attentive service, carefully chosen wines and exceptional cocktails.
Our vision
Our vision is to offer food and hospitality of the highest standard based on fresh,
simply prepared ingredients and warm, skilful service.
We want our team members to feel proud of their product and enjoy the environment they work in
since that will mean our guests have a very special experience.
Great training and team spirit are cornerstones of our business but we also want to have fun doing what we do.
By getting all these things right we can have a profitable, sustainable business
which provides long term security and prospects for everyone involved in it
Job description
You’ll join a talented, hardworking and dedicated team who deliver an exquisitely professional and personalized service within this vibrant restaurant.
The ideal candidate will take great pride in their presentation and will possess a positive, outgoing personality.
In return, we offer the successful candidate:
. (Approx) £5000 to £5,500 service charge per year on top of basic salary. included in above pay.
· A highly competitive starting remuneration
· generous discount off your bill (including drinks), when dining in one of our restaurants across the group.
· unrivalled opportunities for progression across the group.
· exclusive access to out HAPI advantage scheme. discounts including, money off gym membership, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
· Meals on duty
· Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral
· Health and safety training including
· reward programmes, long service awards and staff recognition and incentives.
· 28 Day holidays, increasing with length of service
·Chef uniform supplied
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newbury RG20 8BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pastry Chef roles across The Woodspeen Restaurant's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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