Pastry Chef

Priory Wareham; Wareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enviable working environment

Competitive pay

Perks and discounts

Staff meals

Free parking

Health and wellbeing

Team bonding

Training and development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Priory Hotel in Wareham, Dorset, is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead and elevate the pastry offerings within our luxury country house hotel and restaurant. You will design new pastry dishes, own the pastry section, and ensure smooth handover between chefs.

Expect to lead desserts for lunch and dinner as well as our Afternoon teas. Ideal candidates have pastry experience in a fine dining setting or formal pastry training, with a passion for high standards and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry or trained in pastry.

Responsibilities

• Own the pastry section of the kitchen.
• Design new dishes.
• Manage orders and stock for the section.
• Lead desserts for lunch & dinner along with Afternoon teas.

Job description

Pastry Chef - Join Our Culinary Team at The Priory Hotel

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join our talented kitchen team. Due to growth, we are looking for a special Pastry Chef ready for a new challenge in a beautiful, luxury, boutique Country House Hotel and Restaurant. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar setting or trained in pastry. We have high standards and are looking for someone to rise to that challenge.

About Us:

The Priory Hotel is a luxury hotel that is your home away from home. Guests come to unwind, relax and enjoy excellent fine dining cuisine in our Garden Room Restaurant. We are based on the gateway to the picturesque Isle of Purbeck and much desired Jurassic Coast in the beautiful market town of Wareham, Dorset. Set in 4 acres of beautifully tended gardens, we have 17 individually furnished rooms. We are proud members of the Pride of Britain collection of Hotels.

To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.thepriroyhotel.com.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own the pastry section of our kitchen.
• Design new dishes.
• Manage orders and stock for the section.
• Ensure smooth handover process to other chefs in the section.
• Lead deserts for lunch & dinner along with our Afternoon teas.

What We Offer:

• Enviable Working Environment:Our brand-new kitchen, installed in 2017, provides an exceptional backdrop for your culinary journey.
• Competitive Compensation:We offer competitive rates of pay.
• Perks and Discounts:Enjoy discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage, and discounts at other Pride of Britain properties. Benefit from discounted stays at Cornish holiday cottages.
• Staff meals:Savor free meals while on duty.
• Convenience:Free parking is available if required.
• Health and Wellbeing:Access to Hospitality Action, a charity supporting hospitality professionals.
• Team Bonding:Engage in company social events to foster camaraderie.
• Training and Development:We provide excellent training, qualifications, and career prospects.
• Relocation Assistance:Accommodation can be arranged if you're relocating for this opportunity.