Pastry Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful award-winning hotel is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This permanent role involves leading dessert production and catering for events in a supportive and well-appointed environment. The ideal candidate should have NVQ qualifications and strong leadership skills, and will benefit from live-in accommodations and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal whilst on duty

Uniform provided

Generous discount for staff and their families/friends

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years’ service

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant disciplines is required.
• Stable CV with excellent references needed.
• A hygiene certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the production of desserts and pastries.
• Cater for large conferences and events.
• Create inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Teamwork

Planning

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Job description

This beautiful award-winning hotel is looking for an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Location and Culture

Magnificent location with beautiful views, live-in accommodation, and a fantastic culture that values staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role Responsibilities

The busy kitchen team seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead the production of indulgent desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the hotel. Responsibilities include catering for large conferences and events, as well as creating inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in pastry.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Strong leadership, motivation, and teamwork skills
• Planning and time management abilities
• Flexible attitude
• Experience in relevant disciplines
• NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits

• Live-in accommodation
• Use of leisure facilities
• One free meal whilst on duty
• Uniform provided
• Generous discount for staff and their families/friends
• Annual overnight loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years’ service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process

Please send your most recent CV to us if you are interested in this opportunity. Feel free to apply or contact us for further information.

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Additional Information

This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate. You must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove your right to work, including UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We appreciate your interest in this position. Applications will only be responded to if they meet the criteria. If you haven't heard from us within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful this time.

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