Pastry Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Chippenham is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers a chance to lead in crafting exquisite desserts, while enjoying a supportive culture and live-in accommodation. Ideal candidates will have NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent and a strong background in pastry-making.

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

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership, motivation, teamwork and planning skills needed.
• Experience in relevant disciplines essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of delicate desserts and pastries for various events.
• Manage the creation of inspired mini-desserts and afternoon tea pastries.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team in a busy environment.

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 seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Location and Culture

Magnificent location with beautiful views, live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong focus on staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role Responsibilities

The busy kitchen team needs a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. This includes large-scale conferences, events, 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 of service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process

If interested, please send your most recent CV to #. Feel free to apply if you need further information about this role.

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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 Levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

You must be working or residing in the UK, with the ability to prove your right to work, whether as a UK/EU citizen, ILR/PR holder, or with a valid visa with at least 2 years remaining.

Note

All applications will be considered, but only those matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours. If you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful.

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