Pastry Chef de Partie

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Haywards Heath is seeking an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie to join their award-winning restaurant team. Ideal candidates will have experience at a minimum of 2 AA Rosette level and possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent. Responsibilities include working with fresh produce and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role offers competitive salary, career development, and working within a talented kitchen team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holidays plus public holidays

Excellent career development opportunities

Accommodation available

Refurbished kitchen

Qualifications

• Experience at a minimum of 2 AA Rosette level preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie.
• Stable background and small luxury hotel experience.

Responsibilities

• Cater for a multi award-winning restaurant.
• Work as part of a large and skilled kitchen team.
• Anticipate and exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Experience with fresh produce

Motivated and passionate

Fast learner

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Hygiene certificate

Job description

This luxury, multi award-winning property in the heart of the countryside is looking to recruit an ambitious Pastry Chef de Partie for their Fine Dining Restaurant with a great career path.

This is a demanding role, but working as part of a large and highly skilled brigade, you and the restaurant kitchen team will cater for the hotel’s multi award-winning restaurant, constantly meeting and exceeding guest expectations. It is preferred that you come from a minimum of a 2 AA Rosette background, but the position is also open to those who can demonstrate thorough knowledge, commitment, and dedication to the trade.

A career with our client offers the opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading hotels and one of the country's most respected chefs. They believe that to remain among the best, they need to recruit the best. They seek individuals who share their passion for anticipating and exceeding guest expectations in every area of operation. They value total professionals committed to realizing their potential and reaching the peak of their careers.

This is a great opportunity for any Pastry Chef de Partie looking to progress and further their career in an award-winning establishment with a fantastic team.

Pastry Chef de Partie Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holidays annually plus public holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career development within the establishment and the group
• Accommodation available
• The opportunity to work within a highly motivated, talented team in one of the country's top 50 hotels
• Brand new, fully refurbished kitchen

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Experience with fresh produce
• Preferably minimum of 2 AA Rosette standard
• Approximately 1-2 years of experience at this level
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent and hygiene certificate are essential
• Small luxury hotel experience
• Solid and stable background
• Fast learner, eager to learn
• Motivated, passionate, and dedicated worker

To Apply For This Role:

Please send your most recent, up-to-date CV to [e-mail]. For further information about this role, feel free to contact us.

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This is a permanent position.

Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent, traceable references and experience with fresh produce. They must also possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent and a hygiene certificate.

You must be working in or residing in the UK to apply and be able to prove your right to work in the UK, holding UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest. Please note that applications will only be responded to if they meet the criteria. If you haven't heard within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful.

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