Head Pastry Chef

Red Carnation Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Carnation Hotels is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef for their Mayfair property. You will manage a small kitchen team, play a key role in menu development, and uphold high culinary standards. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and discounted accommodation.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

30% off food and 25% off beverages

Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning

Holiday allowance increasing up to 25 days

Two paid volunteering days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of menu planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with all HACCP standards and Health and Safety policies.
• Involve in menu development focusing on profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu Planning

Health & Safety Knowledge

Job description

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A wonderful and rare opportunity has arisen! We are nowrecruiting for a talented Head Pastry Chef to join our beautifulproperty in the heart of Mayfair.

We are looking for a dynamic individual focused oninnovation and creativity.

You will play a central role in shaping the afternoon tea menu,dessert menu, amenities, overall management of the pastry kitchen operations,and contributing to the success of our culinary offerings.

As a Head Pastry Chef you will be responsible for asmall team of 3 and will be reporting to the Executive Head Chef.

About us: Our delightful Original Sweetshop Afternoon Tea atThe Chesterfield Mayfair, recipient of the prestigious Award of Excellence atthe 2023 Afternoon Tea Awards, promises to both adults and children delightfulsweetshop-themed cakes, scrumptious chocolate scones and mouthwatering fingersandwiches.

The Chesterfield Hotel, the Red Carnation Hotel Collection’s first property bought in 1984, is based in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. This classic four star boutique hotel consists of 107 bedrooms as well as 7 Meeting Rooms, Butler’s Restaurant, The Terrace Bar, and our Conservatory where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.

What benefits would you get as a Head Pastry Chef ?

• Salary £38,000 per annum plus service charge
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme worthup to £600
• Free meals on duty
• Discount of 30% off on food and 25% off onbeverages in any Red Carnation Hotel outlets
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services
• Holiday allowance increasing with length ofservice up to 25 days
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel based recognition incentive (Employee ofthe month up to £200)
• Discounted accommodation rates with The RedCarnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Party and other EmployeeRecognition Events

What are the key responsibilities of a Head Pastry Chef?

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operationof the kitchen
• Ensure compliances with all HACCP standards andHealth and Safety policies and procedures.
• Involvement in menu development with focus onachieving profitability targets
• Ensure dishes are created to an exceptionalstandard using fresh ingredients
• Actively involved in training and developing thekitchen team
• Working closely with the Executive Chef

What are we looking for in a Head Pastry Chef ?

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound awareness of menu planning and development
• A track record of training and developingindividuals to achieve their best
• A strong understanding of how to keep costs inline and wastage kept to a minimum, and have excellent health & safetyknowledge

If this sounds like the Head Pastry Chef role for you thenapply today and join one of the “Best Hotel Companies in the World”!

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