Assistant Pastry Chef

Accor Hotels; Boarhills; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5-star hotel in Scotland, Fairmont St. Andrews, is looking for an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef. This role involves managing the Pastry Department, training staff, and ensuring high-quality culinary standards. The position offers opportunities for growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews

Complimentary staff canteen

50% off dining

Employee rates for Spa treatments

Access to gym and pool services

Growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar pastry role is essential.
• Preferably has experience in a five-star hotel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the Pastry Department.
• Supervise and coordinate training of pastry staff.
• Write and check recipes for quality control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Motivation

Cooking

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Description

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Pastry Chef to join our Executive Pastry Chef to help lead the Pastry & Afternoon Tea Team.

A little more about what you will be doing:

• To ensure the smooth running of the Pastry Department, ensuring that all areas are maintained to Fairmont St Andrews standards.
• Together with the Executive Pastry Chef to supervise and coordinate the training of other pastry staff.
• To be able to motivate staff.
• To cook any food on a daily basis according to business requirements.
• To write and check standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality for approval of the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is a must and experience in a five-star hotel would bepreferential
• Must be eligible tolive and work in the UK

Additional Information

• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events