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.

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

Vacancy: Kitchen Porter – The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is seeking kitchen porters to join our talented kitchen team at the Island’s premier 4 Silver Star luxury hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and structured kitchen, being a part of our our 2 AA Rosette standard

About Geranium Restaurant

The Geranium Restaurant at The Royal Hotel has proudly held 2 AA Rosettes for over 30 years. The restaurant has also won a Beautiful South Restaurant of the Year Award for 4 consecutive years and has recently been nominated for a Visit England Award. Our dishes are highly praised by critics, including a 5-star rating from Matt and Cat’s Eating Out Guide. Geranium has also been a hub of development for talented chefs such as Sarah Hayward, who began her career with us before winning the Michelin Young Chef of the Year Award in 2023, now Head Chef of 2 Michelin Starred, Hand & Flowers.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a willingness to learn, and do so to to some of the highest standards. We have a proven track record of developing a skills and abilities, and you will have the chance to absorb knowledge from some of the best chefs and largest kitchens on the Isle of Wight.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness both inside and outside the kitchen.
• Ensure you and your team uphold the highest standards of food hygiene.
• Assist the Head Chef in maintaining an efficient workspace.
• Respond to requirements of chefs and front of house to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain and look after kitchen equipment.

What We Offer

At The Royal Hotel, we pride ourselves on creating a dynamic, engaging, and supportive work environment, where chefs are encouraged to thrive and develop. Our team describes the kitchen as “exciting, structured, and upbeat.” In return for your talent and dedication, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Shared monthly tips
• 28 days holiday per year
• Nest Pension Scheme
• A full training plan and induction
• Staff loyalty discount card
• Annual birthday meal voucher
• Discounted car ferry travel

Please note: We do not currently offer live-in arrangements. Permanent positions are dependent on a successful probation period.

We’re looking for candidates who ideally have experience working in a similar role, however training will be provided for a candidate new to the role.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter to Head Chef Tom Axford at [email protected] . Note that applications without CV and cover letter may not be considered, and applications may be assumed unsuccessful if no contact is made a week beyond the adverts closing date.