Pastry Chef

Wshgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Searcys in London is seeking a dedicated Pastry Section Manager to lead the pastry operation within our kitchen. You will oversee daily service, uphold exacting standards and collaborate with the Head Chef and Operations Manager to ensure seamless guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has experience in high-end venues such as 5-star hotels or Michelin-star restaurants, exceptional organisation, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Very well organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Maintains excellent standards of pastry work.
• Experience in a 5-star hotel or Michelin-star restaurant is desirable.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Pastry section within the kitchen.
• Monitor daily standards and report any concerns to Head Chef.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager in absence of Deputy Operations Manager.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and related regulations.
• Ensure staff present themselves correctly for duty and that services are ready on time.
• Control staffing levels and budget within the pastry area.
• Oversee purchasing of food and sundry items.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Working under pressure

Standards

Job description

Full time, 45 hours

Salary: from £35,000 to £42,000

Key Responsibilities:

• The manage the day to day running of the Pastry section within the kitchen
• To monitor on a daily basis the standards achieved and report any concerns to the Head Chef any areas of concerns.
• To liaise with the Operation manager and in absence Deputy operation manager
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility
• To monitor that all staff present themselves correctly dressed for duty.
• To ensure all services are ready for operation at the specified time, to the standard laid down in the Catering Policy Document.
• To ensure that staffing levels reflect the peaks and troughs of business in the operations and to maximise the utilisation of staff within the areas
• To ensure that all sundry expenditure is within the agreed budget for the area.
• Food purchasing
• To ensure all Searcy's personnel procedures, including disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and recruitment are followed at all times and in accordance with Investors in People standards.
• Legal requirements
• Any other reasonable request of Senior Management

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent standards
• Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk