Pastry Chef de Partie

Hilton; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Hilton's Waldorf London seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to oversee food preparation ensuring high quality standards, maintain cleanliness, and assist with staff training. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, NVQ Level 2/3, and strong communication skills to succeed in a high-pressure environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, aiming to provide guests with unforgettable experiences.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Career growth programs

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days

Discounted dental and health cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Run their station and ensure high levels of food preparation.
• Prepare and present high quality food.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy.
• Prepare all mise-en-place for all relevant menus.
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries.
• Assist other departments and maintain good working relationships.
• Assist the Pastry Head Chef/Sous Chef in training of staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work on own or in teams

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

The Waldorf Hilton London is an iconic & historic London hotel built in the late 1800, located in Aldwych.

The hotel features 298 Guest Rooms, including 19 suites. Blending Edwardian “Du Siecle” with modern comfort. Our hotel sits in the center of London’s glitzy theatre district, just a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House and Trafalgar Square.

Homage’s restaurant and Décor pays tribute to the Grand Cafés of Europe Renaissance, offering a high standard of Modern British Food. Good Godfrey’s bar & Lounge offers crafty & cosmopolitan cocktails as well as canapés and light bites.

Salary £14.40 an hour + Service charge/Tronc (39 Hours a week – Overtime Time and half)

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Free and healthy meals when on duty

• Grow your Career

• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career

• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

• Team Member Referral Program

• High street discounts: with Perks at Work

• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

• Discounted dental and health cover

What will I be doing?

A Pastry Chef de Partie, will run their station and ensure high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Ensure all food preparation meets standards
• Prepare and present high quality food
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Prepare all mise-en-place for all relevant menus
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Assist the Pastry Head Chef/Sous Chef in the training of all staff in compliance of company procedures

What are we looking for?

A Pastry Chef de Partie serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Excellent communication skills
• NVQ Level 2/3
• Achieved Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Supervisory experience
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.
We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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