Pastry Chef / Chef de Partie - The Royal Hotel

Job Posted: 25 August 2026

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Industries: Chefs

Pastry Chef

The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Competitive salary

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Pastry Chef to join our talented kitchen team.

The Royal is one of the Isle of Wight’s leading 4 Silver Star hotels, with a long-standing reputation for exceptional food and hospitality. Our kitchen celebrates modern cooking with varied influences, making the most of seasonal ingredients and some of the fantastic produce available here on the Island.

We are looking for a Pastry Chef who has a genuine passion for creating imaginative, beautifully presented desserts and pastries.

About the role

As Pastry Chef, you will work alongside our Head Pastry Chef and wider kitchen team, helping to prepare and deliver desserts, pastries and Afternoon Tea offerings to The Royal’s high standards.

The role offers plenty of opportunity to develop your skills, contribute ideas and be involved in creating new seasonal pastry and Afternoon Tea offerings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of desserts and pastry items
• Preparing items for our Afternoon Tea offering
• Helping to develop new pastry dishes and seasonal Afternoon Tea creations
• Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation and quality
• Overseeing the pastry section when the Head Pastry Chef is off duty
• Monitoring ingredients and stock levels
• Maintaining quality control of ingredients, equipment and finished products
• Keeping the pastry section clean, organised and sanitised
• Ensuring food hygiene and Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for pastry and desserts
• Creativity and an eye for presentation
• Good attention to detail
• A positive and professional approach
• The ability to work well as part of a busy kitchen team
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• A willingness to learn, develop and broaden their existing skills
• An understanding of food hygiene and kitchen standards

Previous experience within a professional pastry or kitchen environment would be beneficial.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience and suitability
• The opportunity to work within one of the Isle of Wight’s most respected kitchens
• A supportive leadership team and committed ownership
• A friendly and professional working environment
• Training, development and progression opportunities
• Staff discounts on hotel products and services
• Staff discounts on ferry travel
• Uniform provided
• Nest Pension scheme
• Staff meals

At The Royal Hotel, we recognise the importance of a balanced and supportive working environment within hospitality. We are committed to ensuring our team receives the support, guidance and respect they need both at work and at home.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their pastry skills, work creatively and become part of a talented and supportive kitchen team.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].