Head Pastry Chef - Lead 3-Rosette Pastry Kitchen

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 hrs over 5 days

4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with

8 Bank holidays

Free car parking

Employee uniform

Job summary

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa in East Grinstead is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in our 3 Rosette kitchen, supported by 2 Chef de Parties and 2 Commis Chefs.

You will create desserts in-house from bread to ice-cream, design afternoon tea items with the Executive Chef, and ensure GP targets while maintaining high Rosette standards across restaurant and banqueting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry teams in a quality kitchen.
• Ability to design and price afternoon tea and restaurant menus.
• Proven track record producing plated desserts to high Rosette standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry section with 2 CDPs and 2 Commis Chefs.
• Produce in-house desserts, pastries, cakes and scones for outlets and events.
• Control stock and ordering; supervise pastry team to maintain standards.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu design

Team management

Rosette standards

Job description

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa in East Grinstead is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in our 3 Rosette kitchen, supported by 2 Chef de Parties and 2 Commis Chefs.

You will create desserts in-house from bread to ice-cream, design afternoon tea items with the Executive Chef, and ensure GP targets while maintaining high Rosette standards across restaurant and banqueting.