Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry

Aluminiosteverga; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Health cash plan

Discounts on cinema, gym, travel

Complimentary meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Enhanced holiday allowance

Cycle to work

Staff discounts at Design Hotels

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels’ Ham Yard Hotel in London is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our talented pastry team. You will assist in preparing and presenting high-quality pastry dishes for lunch and dinner, working closely with an experienced culinary team to meet exacting standards and delight guests.

This role offers development opportunities within a renowned luxury hotel group, competitive pay (£15.08/hour) plus service charge, staff benefits, and ongoing training including English

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising a small team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for pastry.
• Knowledge of ordering and stock control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of pastry dishes for lunch and dinner services.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Oversee the kitchen during service, ensuring efficiency and smooth operations.
• Assist with ordering and stock control to maintain kitchen inventory.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure attention to detail in all aspects of food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Stock control procedures

Job description

Are you passionate about pastry? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment? Firmdale Hotels is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our highly successful team at the prestigious Ham Yard Hotel.

Firmdale Hotels is renowned for its boutique luxury hotels, each uniquely designed with an emphasis on quality and service. Our hotels are vibrant and stylish, offering guests an exceptional experience that combines comfort, elegance, and innovation. At Firmdale, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development.

As a Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen operations. You will assist in preparing and presenting high-quality pastry dishes for lunch and dinner service. Working closely with our experienced culinary team, you will ensure that each dish meets our exacting standards and delights our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of pastry dishes for lunch and dinner services
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
• Oversee the kitchen during service, ensuring efficiency and smooth operations
• Assist with ordering and stock control to maintain kitchen inventory
• Train and supervise junior kitchen team members
• Ensure attention to detail in all aspects of food preparation and presentation

What you Need:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen environment
• Experience in supervising a small team
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and a passion for pastry
• Knowledge of ordering and stock control procedures

What We Offer:

• Competitivehourly rate of £15.08 plus service charge.
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash plan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitalityand travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.