Head Pastry Chef

Restaurant Martin Wishart Michelin Star Leith, Edinburgh £34,000 salary plus gratuities

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Average gratuities over the last 12 months: £10,260
Expected earnings approximately £44,000 per annum
4-day working week Sunday, Monday and Tuesday off every week
Restaurant Martin Wishart has held a Michelin Star continuously since 2001 and is proudly celebrating 25 years as one of Scotland's most respected restaurants.
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Pastry Chef to take ownership of our dedicated pastry section and join our small professional brigade in Leith, Edinburgh.
Working directly with Martin Wishart and the senior kitchen team, this is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career within a long-established Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for its commitment to excellence, seasonal produce and attention to detail.
The successful candidate will be responsible for running the pastry section on a daily basis, producing desserts, petits fours, breads and pastry items to Michelin-starred standards whilst contributing creatively to menu development throughout the year.
The kitchen operates with a brigade of six chefs and offers a supportive, professional environment where motivated individuals can develop their skills whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What We Offer Four-day working week
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday off every week
Salary of £34,000 plus gratuities
Average gratuities of £10,260 over the last 12 months
Expected earnings approximately £44,000 per annum
Dedicated pastry kitchen
Creative input into seasonal menu development
Small, professional kitchen brigade
Work with exceptional Scottish and seasonal produce
Uniform provided
Staff meals on duty
Career development within a Michelin-starred environment
About You You may currently be a Pastry Chef, Senior Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Sous Chef seeking a role that offers greater responsibility, creative input and an exceptional work-life balance.
You will possess:
Strong classical pastry skills
Excellent attention to detail and consistency
A passion for flavour, seasonality and craftsmanship
Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
The ability to work independently and manage your section
High standards of cleanliness and professionalism
A positive attitude and desire to learn and develop
Most importantly, you will take pride in producing work of the highest standard every day and share our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests.
About Restaurant Martin Wishart Established in 1999 and awarded a Michelin Star in 2001, Restaurant Martin Wishart has remained one of Scotland's leading fine dining destinations for over 25 years. xwzovoh We are proud of our reputation for excellence, consistency and developing talented chefs within a supportive and professional environment.
If you are passionate about pastry and wish to be part of one of Scotland's most respected Michelin-starred kitchens, we would love to hear from you.