Pastry Chef de Partie

Crieff Hydro Limited; City of Edinburgh, Crieff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business with a rich history in hospitality and a commitment to quality. As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in our kitchens, leading the team in crafting innovative and delightful desserts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with locally sourced ingredients while being part of a supportive and dynamic environment. With competitive salaries, live-in accommodation, and a variety of perks, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in their culinary career. Embrace the chance to make your mark in a renowned establishment that values creativity and teamwork.

Benefits

Live-in Accommodation

Free Meals on Shift

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Hotel Stays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

Friendly & Supportive Team

Career Progression

Leadership Development

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and creativity in dessert making.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Motivate Commis Chefs to prepare high-quality pastry dishes.
• Collaborate with front of house to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Pastry Expertise

Food Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualification in Professional Cookery

Job description

Be part of the Family

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you’re someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you’ll fit right in.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

Pretty much in the centre of Scotland, we’re set in a 900acre estate in stunning Perthshire. Home from home, we’ve been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, six restaurants and over 60 onsite activities– there really is something for everyone!

About the role

Our Restaurants and Cafes offer a variety of foods. Working increasingly with local suppliers, we’re committed to consistency of production using locally sourced products. So, if you’re excited about driving change, have a flair for all things Food, and really want to be part of a great team, looking to make your mark, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What we need from you

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you’ll motivate the Commis Chefs to prepare food for our venues. You’ll have an eye for quality, consistency and for portion control. You’ll build good relationships with the front of house team to make sure our guests get exactly what they want.

A qualification in professional cookery would be great, and relevant industry experience is desirable. Using your Pastry expertise and skill, you’ll be a key part in making sure our Pastry kitchen continues to excel in producing the most creative, innovative and tasty sweets.

You’ll also support our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs on ideas and techniques that make our Pastry kitchen a creative environment

What you’ll get from us

• A competitive salary up to £30,050 per annum dependent on experience. You'll also receive a share of tips which we estimate to add an additional £2,500 on top of your salary.

• Live-in Accommodation– On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn’t guaranteed. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Free Meals on Shift– Stay fuelled and focused withdelicious staff mealswhile you work.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Grow with Us– We invest in our people. Whether you’re looking todevelop new skillsor take thenext step in your career, we’ll support you every step of the way.
• Career Progression– With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Leadership Development– Get access to ourBe A Leader programmeand develop the skills to take your career further.
• Wellbeing Support– Get 24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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Please note:This opportunitydoes not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have theright to work in the UK.