Pastry Chef de Partie

Caprice Holdings Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Early pay access

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

Refer-a-friend bonus

English language classes

Service awards

Employee recognition bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Job summary

Bacchanalia, located in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, invites a Pastry Chef de Partie to join its renowned kitchen. You will craft exquisite pastries and contribute to dessert innovations in a luxury dining setting.

The role emphasizes high standards, collaboration with a talented team, mentoring juniors, and maintaining meticulous pastry stations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a high-end restaurant or luxury establishment.
• Strong understanding of pastry and dessert techniques.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee the preparation of a variety of pastries and desserts.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to contribute to dessert offerings.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry station, adhering to food safety standards.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and quality control of pastry ingredients.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff, contributing to the development of a cohesive culinary team.
• Actively participate in menu development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Fast-paced kitchen

Job description

Bacchanalia, situated in Berkley Square in Mayfair, is a culinary haven celebrated for its avant-garde approach to gastronomy, elegant ambiance, and commitment to culinary mastery. As a beacon of innovative dining, Bacchanalia offers a curated experience that fuses creativity with timeless elegance that is inspired by the ancient Greco-Roman feasts of old. Walking inside transports you to another world as you are surrounded by dazzling statues designed by Damien Hirst, as well as 2,000-year-old pieces.

We are currently seeking a proficient and creative Pastry Chef de Partie to join our esteemed kitchen team. As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play a central role in creating exquisite pastries and desserts that elevate the dining experience for our guests. If you have a passion for pastry, a keen understanding of baking techniques, and are committed to culinary excellence, we invite you to bring your pastry expertise to the forefront at our restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and oversee the preparation of a variety of pastries and desserts.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to contribute to the creation and refinement of enticing dessert offerings.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry station, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and maintaining quality control of pastry ingredients.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff, contributing to the development of a cohesive culinary team.
• Actively participate in menu development, bringing forward ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a high-end restaurant or luxury establishment.
• Strong understanding of various pastry and dessert techniques.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality culinary standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits:

• -30% Dining discount across our Caprice restaurants (excluding Scott’s Mayfair) & The Ivy Collection
• -Access to early pay, savings tools & financial coaching via Stream
• -Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• -Cycle to work scheme and refer-a-friend bonuses up to £1,000
• -English language classes, length of service awards & employee recognition bonuses
• -Private medical and life insurance for senior leaders, life insurance for head office employees
• -Employee Assistance Programme
• -Plus, a structured pension scheme with employer contributions

Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality.

We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.