Pastry Chef

Focus Resourcing; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fine dining restaurant is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to create exceptional dining experiences. This role involves developing new catering ideas, co-writing menus, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should have prior experience in a pastry kitchen and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

Complimentary meals in the staff canteen

Complimentary parking onsite

28 days holiday per year

Hospitality Rewards

Membership of the Institute of Hospitality

Option to join UK Healthcare Cash Plan

Gym & Swim at the Fitness Centre

Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff Accommodation (upon request)

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastry kitchen.
• Attention to detail with food presentation.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dining experiences for guests.
• Develop new catering ideas for the pastry team.
• Co-write menus with the head chef.
• Coordinate tastings with the kitchen team.
• Maintain high hygiene and health & safety levels.

Skills

Previous experience working in a pastry kitchen

Great eye for detail

Passionate in delivering beautiful and tasty food

Organised and able to work under pressure

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced pastry chef to join a prestigious organisation in their fine dining restaurant.

Benefits:

• Complimentary meals in the staff canteen
• Complimentary parking onsite
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Hospitality Rewards (discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, leisure & online)
• Membership of the Institute of Hospitality (on passing probation)
• Option to join the UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme (on passing probation)
• Gym & Swim at the Fitness Centre at designated times for staff
• Inclusion in the Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Staff Accommodation (upon request & based on availability)

As the Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Creating an exceptional dining experience for guests / members.
• Working part of a fresh food led kitchen, developing new catering ideas for the pastry team.
• Co-writing all menus with the head chef.
• Coordinating tastings with the kitchen team, providing training where necessary.
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene and health & safety

The successful Pastry Chef, have the following related skills / experience:

• Previous experience working in a pastry kitchen.
• Great eye for detail, passionate in delivering beautiful and tasty food.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.
• Previous fine dining experience is desirable but not essential.

For more information, please contact Sharon Tanner or Chloe Bennett on (phone number removed)