Pastry Chef de Partie

First Contact Chefs; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Hunstanton is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen team. This permanent position requires NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent. Responsibilities include leading the production of desserts and pastries for various dining experiences and events. The hotel offers live-in accommodation, excellent training opportunities, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and development.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal on duty

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for family/friends

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in relevant disciplines is required.
• Hygiene certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in producing a range of desserts.
• Assist in preparing classic and contemporary pastries.
• Work on large-scale events and restaurant dessert offerings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Planning and time management

Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3

Job description

This beautiful award-winning hotel is looking for an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Located in a magnificent setting with beautiful views, the hotel offers live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and wellbeing.

The busy kitchen team seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead the team in producing a range of indulgent desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. From large-scale conferences and events to inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and classic or contemporary afternoon tea pastries, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in pastry.

Requirements for this position include:

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Strong leadership, motivational, and teamwork skills
• Planning and time management skills
• A flexible attitude
• Experience in relevant disciplines
• NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits include:

• Live-in accommodation
• Use of leisure facilities
• One free meal on duty
• Uniform provided
• Generous discounts for you and your family/friends
• Annual overnight loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years of service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

To apply, please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references and experience with fresh produce. Possession of NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate, is required. Candidates must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove their right to work, such as UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We thank you for your interest. If your application matches the criteria, we will contact you. If you haven't heard within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

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