Pastry Chef de Partie

Kitchen Pastry; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium dining establishment in Westminster is seeking a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie. The ideal candidate will have experience in a 5-star or Michelin star restaurant, emphasizing food safety and customer service. Responsibilities include preparing pastries and breads while leading junior team members and ensuring hygiene standards. Candidates should be well-presented and proficient in English, with additional language skills being a bonus. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie in 5-star or Michelin establishments.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Flexibility and technical skills in kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, breads, rolls, and cakes according to recipes.
• Lead and support junior kitchen team members.
• Follow cleaning and waste disposal practices.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Excellent kitchen knowledge

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant NVQ or professional qualifications

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation of pastries, breads, rolls and cakes according to the business’s recipes and quality standards.

You will be quick, efficient and accurate, providing a prompt service delivery. Following the clear directions of the Executive Pastry Chef, you will learn the importance of consistency and cost control.

You will receive and account for supplies and deliveries, follow correct hygienic food handling practices and follow the restaurant’s cleaning and waste disposal practices.

You will lead and support junior members of the team and produce own work in accordance with deadlines and quality guidelines.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and excellent kitchen knowledge along with an understanding of food safety and hygiene for the environment you will work in. You are likely to have relevant NVQ or professional qualifications although your technical skills and flexibility will be what sets you apart.

To be successful in this role you will bring experience as a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie/ Chef de Partie in a 5-star establishment and/or experience in a Michelin star or AA rosette restaurant.

You will be an immaculately presented individual who possesses informal yet impeccable customer service skills with your ability to engage with our guests being one of your greatest assets.

We encourage a diverse workforce however you will be required to have good levels of written and spoken English and be eligible to work in the UK. Fluency in a second language would be beneficial.

While we review every application, there may be times when we are not able to respond to each person individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, your application has been un‑successful on this occasion. However, we encourage you to continue to review our website for future opportunities.

Compensation: Competitive salary