Pastry Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in a picturesque setting is looking for a qualified Pastry Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. The role involves crafting delightful desserts and managing pastry production for various events. This permanent position offers excellent training, live-in accommodations, and a range of benefits aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal during shifts

Uniform provided

Generous discount for staff and family/friends

Annual loyalty overnight stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years of service

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Experience with fresh produce required.
• Hygiene certificate necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of desserts, puddings, and pastries.
• Manage tasks for large-scale events and services.
• Develop pastry skills in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Motivational skills

Teamwork skills

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: Magnificent setting with beautiful views, offering live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and wellbeing.

The busy kitchen team is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead the production of indulgent desserts, traditional puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. From large-scale conferences and events to inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your career 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 during shifts
• Uniform provided
• Generous discount for staff and their families/friends
• Annual loyalty overnight stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years of service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application process: Please send your most recent CV to [contact email or link]. Feel free to apply if you need further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

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

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, with documentation provided as part of the recruitment process.

We appreciate your interest; only suitable applications will be responded to within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be contacted.

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