Pastry Chef

Fire Group; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Free parking

Staff meals

Company discounts

Modern kitchen

Career development

Creative input into menus

Job summary

Fire Group is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a high-end hospitality setting, producing exceptional plated desserts and afternoon teas with seasonal produce. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, bringing creative input to menus and shaping the pastry offering.

Ideal candidates have Rosette-level experience, strong pastry and chocolate skills, and a passion for culinary excellence in a quality operation based in the New Forest area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a pastry section in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Excellent plated dessert experience.
• Strong pastry skills including chocolate work.
• Creative mindset with interest in developing new desserts.

Responsibilities

• Produce exceptional plated desserts and pastry items.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop menu ideas.
• Lead and mentor junior pastry staff and maintain high standards.

Skills

Lead pastry

Dessert plating

Pastry skills

Chocolate work

Creativity

Attention to detail

Team player

Food safety

Allergens knowledge

Junior development

Job description

Pastry Chef

Up to £40,000 + Service Charge & Excellent Benefits

New Forest, Hampshire

The Role

Our client, a highly regarded multiple Rosette restaurant operation, based in the New Forest, is looking for a passionate and creative Pastry Chefto join their established and talented kitchen team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pastry Chef/Head Pastry Chef to take responsibility for the pastry section within a quality operation, producing exceptional plated desserts, afternoon teas and pastry work using fresh, seasonal produce.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will have genuine creative input into the menus, with the opportunity to develop new ideas and put your own stamp on the pastry offering.

The kitchen is modern, spacious and exceptionally well equipped, providing an excellent environment in which to work.

About You

We are looking for a Pastry Chefwith a strong background in a high-end restaurant or hotel environment, with multiple Rosette experience, who is passionate about their craft and takes real pride in producing exceptional pastry.

You will ideally:

• Have strong experience leading a pastry section within a high quality restaurant or hotel
• Have excellent plated dessertexperience
• Have strong pastry skills and chocolate work experience
• Be creative, with a genuine interest in developing new desserts and ideas
• Have excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation
• Be organised, clean and tidy in your approach
• Have a good understanding of allergens and food safety
• Be a confident communicator and a strong team player
• Be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about your trade
• Enjoy developing junior members of the team
• Be keen to grow and develop within the business

This is a great opportunity for a talented and experiencedPastry Chef / Head Pastry Chef who wants more than simply producing an established menu. You will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced Executive Chef, contribute your own ideas and help shape the future pastry offering.

What's on Offer?

• Upto £40,000 salary
• £300-£400 per month service charge
• Free parking
• Staff meals
• Various company discounts
• Modern, well-equipped kitchen
• Excellent working environment
• Genuine opportunity for career development
• Creative input into menus

Due to the location, applicants will need their own transport.

If you are an experienced Pastry Chef looking for a new challenge within a quality multipleRosette operation, where your creativity and ideas will be valued, this could be an excellent opportunity for you!