Pastry Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

An award-winning hotel in Lavenham is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role includes creating a variety of desserts for hotel functions and requires strong leadership and planning skills. Offering live-in accommodation and excellent development opportunities, this permanent position is perfect for candidates passionate about pastry. Apply now to join a supportive culinary environment.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Free meal whilst on duty

Generous discount for family/friends

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants should have NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills needed.
• Experience with fresh produce is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce a range of indulgent desserts and pastries.
• Lead in dessert creation for conferences and events.
• Develop career specializing in pastry.

Skills

Strong leadership

Motivational skills

Teamwork

Planning

Time management

Flexible attitude

Experience in relevant disciplines

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Job description

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

Location and Culture

Located in a magnificent setting with stunning views, offering live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role Responsibilities

The busy kitchen team needs a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead in producing a range of indulgent desserts, puddings, and sweet creations for various hotel functions. Responsibilities include creating desserts for large conferences and events, as well as mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career specializing in pastry.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Application Process

Please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. Feel free to contact us for further information about this role. Visit firstcontactchefs.com for other career opportunities.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate. Candidates must be working in or residing in the UK and able to prove right to work. UK/EU citizens with ILR/PR or valid work permits with at least 2 years remaining are eligible to apply.

Applications will only be responded to if they meet the criteria. If you haven't heard within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful. We are committed to fostering careers in hospitality and believe in professional development and talent nurturing.

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