Assistant Executive Pastry Chef

The Peninsula London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peninsula London is seeking a passionate Assistant Executive Pastry Chef to join its high-profile kitchen. The role involves overseeing pastry operations, ensuring hygiene standards, and developing a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have extensive pastry experience and a creative approach to culinary trends.

Benefits

Generous service charge

Medical cash plans

Life Insurance

Pension plan enhancement

On-site gym and fitness classes

Colleague restaurant with healthy food offerings

High street and online shopping discounts

Recognition initiatives

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 4 years relevant experience in a 5-star hotel or award-winning pastry business.
• Ability to identify current culinary trends and produce food for high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in daily operations and supervise pastry staff.
• Produce all menu items and manage ordering to meet budgeted costs.
• Ensure hygiene compliance according to HACCP standards.

Skills

Pastry technical knowledge

Hygiene standards

Team communication

Job description

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The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a skilled and passionate Assistant Executive Pastry Chef to join the Team. This role will be responsible for assisting the Executive Pastry Chef in the day-to-day operations, leading a team of skilled Chefs within the Pastry, Bakery and Chocolatier Kitchens.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Enable The Peninsula London in becoming a recognised culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence
• Produce all food required for the assigned kitchen and control the daily ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs
• Supervise and allocate work according to team members knowledge and skill level
• Develop, motivate, and coach departmental employees in maintaining our culture in line with the HSH core principles
• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP

General requirements

• Minimum 3 to 4 years relevant experience in a 5-star hotel with a large banquet and pastry shop, or an award winning standalone pastry focused business
• All-encompassing pastry technical knowledge and the ability to identify current culinary trends
• Ability to always maintain the highest sanitary standards and communicate effectively with the team

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.