Pastry Chef De Partie

RHR UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store in Knightsbridge is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join a renowned pastry team. The role requires a strong background in fine patisserie, preferably from a 5* luxury hotel. You will oversee the provision of bakery items, ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £17 per hour, sociable working hours, 30 days annual leave, and additional benefits including staff discounts. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for food.

Benefits

Subsidised staff canteen

Supportive HR and Training Opportunities

Harrods discount of up to 33%

30 days annual leave + birthday off

Qualifications

• Strong track record working in fine patisserie.
• Experience in a 5* luxury hotel or high-end patisserie is essential.
• Great knowledge and passion for food and drink.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patisserie counters are stocked with products.
• Assist management in planning and forecasting stock.
• Enforce high standards of food hygiene and sanitation.

Skills

Time-management skills

Customer focus

Leadership

Attention to detail

PC literacy

Job description

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, exclusive dining brands and unique food halls than any other location in the UK. As a Pastry Chef de Partie you will be joining a passionate, supportive, and award-winning pastry team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

About the Role

As a Chef De Partie, you'll ensure that our world-class food halls and patisserie counters are stocked with mesmerizing products ready for our customers to take away to enjoy at home, each and every day. Working close to award winning Head Pastry Chefs, your role is to act as a vital part of the Pastry team by ensuring the smooth running of a section and providing support to the Sous Chef and other team members.

In this role, you'll actively provide direction and support to the team to deliver the day to day operational requirements. You'll assist the management in the planning and forecasting of stock and orders, support with the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food that is stored. You'll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing a high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all-food related outlets.

About You

You'll have a strong track record working in fine patisserie, with time spent in a 5* luxury hotel, high end patisserie or similar environment. Having a great knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential. You'll have great time-management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties.

You'll have exceptional interpersonal skills and a good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels. You’ll be able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills by coaching, inspiring and motivating the team. Having good PC literacy is a must.

About Us

Harrods is one of the worlds leading luxury department stores and were becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the worlds most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make anything possible for our customers and well do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return for your hard work as a Chef de Partie, you'll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:

Competitive salary package of up to £17 p / h (this is made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)*

Set contracted hours paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p / h

Sociable working hours

Access to our subsidised staff canteen

Supportive HR and Training Opportunities

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off

Up to 33% Harrods discount

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods