Head Pastry Chef - Hotel

Blue Arrow - Southampton; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Farnborough seeks a Head Pastry Chef to lead and inspire the pastry kitchen team. This high-pressure role involves managing team performance and ensuring a top-notch guest experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a busy restaurant environment and a passion for culinary excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a prestigious establishment.

Benefits

Salary up to £38K per annum

Working 5/7 days per week

Opportunity to join a prestigious establishment

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy restaurant handling 70-120 covers.
• Ability to inspire and develop future culinary stars.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pastry section and train other chefs.
• Develop innovative menu ideas and ensure health & safety compliance.
• Manage stock and GP control.

Skills

Team Management

Culinary Trends

Creativity

Education

Senior Pastry Chef Experience

Job description

Head Pastry Chef - Luxury Hotel - Farnborough - Up to £38,000

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pastry Chef in a 4-star contemporary and luxury hotel located in Farnborough. The main purpose of this role is to lead, inspire, motivate, and be accountable for the pastry kitchen department.

This is a high-pressure role where complete and simultaneous ownership of the guest experience, team performance, and administrative tasks must be delivered creatively and with care. You'll be working 5/7 days with a salary of up to £38,000.

Responsibilities as a Pastry Chef (Farnborough):

1. Lead the Pastry section
2. Train other pastry chefs
3. Develop innovative menu ideas with the other lead chefs
4. Ensure all Health & Safety legislation is followed
5. Manage stock and GP control

What you need to get the job of a Pastry Chef (Farnborough):

• Previous experience as a Senior Pastry Chef
• Experience in a busy restaurant environment, handling a minimum of 70 covers, peaking at 120
• Natural talent with a desire to refine and progress culinary and management skills
• Willingness to work within a team and manage a brigade
• Ability to stay current with culinary trends
• Skill in recognizing, inspiring, and developing future stars
• Understanding of business mixes including business guests, local guests, and hotel residents

The Reward/Benefits:

1. Salary of up to £38K per annum
2. Working 5/7 days per week
3. Opportunity to join a prestigious establishment

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Eligibility:

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or obtain permits prior to application. Evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.

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