Pastry Chef de Partie

Crieff Hydro Limited; Crieff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group in Scotland is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry team at their iconic hotel. This role involves motivating Commis Chefs, ensuring quality in pastry production, and collaborating closely with other kitchen staff to provide an exceptional dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a professional cookery qualification and relevant experience in a high-pressure environment, along with a passion for innovative pastry creation. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

£31,500 per annum plus tips

Live-in accommodation

Exclusive discounts

Team rate hotel stays

Refer a friend bonus

Guest mention rewards

Friendly and supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Team events and annual staff party

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen is desirable.
• Ability to motivate and lead junior chefs.
• Strong attention to detail in food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Motivate Commis Chefs to prepare food.
• Ensure quality and consistency in pastry production.
• Collaborate with front of house team to meet guest needs.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Quality control

Teamwork

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

Crieff Hydro is one of Scotland’s most iconic hospitality businesses, welcoming over 200,000 guests a year across our hotels, restaurants, bars and experiences. Recent major investments have seen our kitchens, restaurants and bars at Crieff Hydro transformed to provide an updated offering to our guests.

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.

Pastry Chef de Partie

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

• £31,500 per annum plus a share of tips estimated £3,000 per annum.
• 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.
• 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 with discounted stays at 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 a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression – With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support – Get 24/7 confidential support via the Health 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 a legendary annual staff party.

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Please note

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.