Pastry Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Newhaven, East Sussex is seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to craft exquisite pastries and desserts. This role involves designing a diverse pastry menu and supervising operations in a high-end culinary environment. Ideal candidates will have a formal culinary qualification, proven luxury experience, and a flair for innovation in pastry arts.

Benefits

Employee of the Year Programme with a £500 prize

Complimentary hotel stay after one year

Discounted stays and dining at hotels in the group

Potential staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing innovative pastry menu across all outlets.
• Supervising pastry section operations for efficiency and consistency.
• Mentoring and training team members, fostering a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Creativity

Chocolate Work

Sugar Artistry

Viennoiserie

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Formal culinary or pastry arts qualification

Job description

Pastry Chef – Craft Sweet Masterpieces in Newhaven, East Sussex!

Are you a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie with an eye for exquisite detail and a flair for innovation, looking to join a prestigious team in Newhaven, East Sussex? This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your culinary artistry to a luxury hotel, part of a renowned hotel collection.

As a dedicated Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be instrumental in designing and executing an innovative pastry menu across all outlets. This includes everything from delightful breakfast pastries and elegant plated desserts to traditional afternoon tea offerings and bespoke creations for special events. This role is perfect for a talented Pastry Chef eager to shine in a high–end environment near Newhaven, East Sussex.

Here's what this sweet opportunity offers:

• Competitive salary of 36,000 + approximately 4,000 service charge.
• Employee of the Year Programme: A 500 prize plus a complimentary two–night stay at any hotel in the group.
• Discounted stays at any of the hotels in the group.
• Discounted food and beverage across all their hotels.
• Complimentary stay at any hotel in the group (including breakfast and dinner) after one year of service.
• Staff accommodation may be available for full–time applicants.
• The chance to innovate and lead as a Pastry Chef in a truly beautiful part of East Sussex.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and executing an innovative pastry menu across all outlets, including breakfast pastries, plated desserts, afternoon tea, and custom cakes for events.
• Supervising daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Overseeing production, plating, and presentation with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborating with the Head Chef and F&B team on menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Mentoring and training other team members, fostering a positive and creative kitchen culture.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are maintained to the highest standard.
• Managing pastry inventory, ordering, and cost control in line with budgetary goals.
• Continuously innovating and staying updated on international pastry trends and techniques.

We're looking for a skilled Pastry Chef de Partie with:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, or high–end patisserie.
• A formal culinary or pastry arts qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Skilled in chocolate work, sugar artistry, viennoiserie, plated desserts, and cake design.
• A passion for quality, creativity, and innovation in pastry arts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and events.

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a creative and driven Pastry Chef to leave a lasting impression in a premier establishment near Newhaven, East Sussex. If you are ready to elevate your career and craft culinary delights, apply now!

Apply now and bring your sweet vision to life in a leading East Sussex hotel.

Contact: Nicky Faith

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.