Pastry Chef de Partie

Firmdale Hotels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health cashplan

Wagestream access

Discounted cinema tickets

Gym membership discounts

Complimentary meals on shift

Referral bonus scheme

Season ticket loan

Fully funded English lessons

Annual long service awards

Exclusive hotel discounts

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels in London is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to elevate the pastry program at Haymarket Hotel. You will manage your section, craft exquisite desserts, and contribute to a high-energy kitchen that values creativity and precision.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness and staff perks, with opportunities for professional development in a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for pastry arts.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team.
• Enthusiasm for creating innovative and delicious pastries.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present exquisite pastries for lunch and dinner service.
• Supervise and support a small team of pastry chefs.
• Monitor stock levels and manage ordering within your section.
• Ensure meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of pastry creation.
• Uphold Firmdale's high standards of quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious work environment.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Are you a passionate pastry chef looking toelevate your career? Firmdale Hotels is excited to announce an exceptionalopportunity for a Pastry Chef de Partie at our renowned Haymarket Hotel. If youthrive in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment and have a love forcreating exquisite pastries, we want to hear from you!

Firmdale Hotels is a collection ofaward-winning, boutique hotels, celebrated for their unique design, exceptionalservice, and vibrant atmosphere. Each of our hotels offers a distinctiveexperience, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence andinnovation in hospitality.

As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be anintegral part of our talented culinary team. Your creativity and expertise willshine as you assist in crafting beautiful desserts for our esteemed guests. Youwill be responsible for managing your section, ensuring high standards ofpreparation and presentation, and maintaining the smooth operation of ourpastry kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present exquisite pastries for lunch and dinner service.
• Supervise and support a small team of pastry chefs.
• Monitor stock levels and manage ordering within your section.
• Ensure meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of pastry creation.
• Uphold Firmdale's high standards of quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious workenvironment.

What you Need:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for pastry arts.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team.
• Enthusiasm for creating innovative and delicious pastries.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

WhatWe Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.00 - £18.00 inclusive of service charge.
• Access to Wagestream ourfinancial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cashplan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternativeand complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets,gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme forrecommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling withoutsplit shifts
• Dry cleaning service forwork attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowancebased on length of service
• Season ticket loan forconvenient commuting
• Ongoing training,professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, teamactivities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to workscheme and annual long service awards
• Exclusive discounts atDesign Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winninggroup of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotelsare trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by thehospitalityand travel industries for the great work our teams haveachieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners ofThe Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 foroutstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year - Helle Jensen -Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of theYear - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - JamieAtkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel -One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel - One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel - AA Breakfast Award2025
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel - One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes forCulinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AABreakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel - One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel &Leisure 'IT List' best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and WarrenStreet - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels inLondon, The Times, 2024.

If you areenthusiastic about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,we would love to hear from you. Join us at Haymarket Hotel and take the nextstep in your hospitality career with Firmdale Hotels.

Firmdale Hotelswelcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusiveworkplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitmentprocess.

In line with the Asylum andImmigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility tolive and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required atinterview stage.