Pastry Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

An award-winning hotel in Newbury is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the kitchen team in creating a variety of desserts and pastries. The role includes producing desserts for events and afternoon tea, requiring strong leadership and planning skills. Benefits include live-in accommodation and generous discounts. Experience with fresh produce and NVQ certifications are essential.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Leisure facilities use

One free meal during shifts

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for family and friends

Annual loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Stable CV and excellent references.
• Experience with fresh produce required.
• Hygiene certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of indulgent desserts and pastries for the hotel.
• Create desserts for large conferences and events.
• Prepare mini-desserts and afternoon tea pastries.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Planning skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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

Location & Culture

Magnificent location 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 is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead in producing a range of indulgent desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. Responsibilities include creating desserts for large conferences, events, restaurant mini-desserts, afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Live-in accommodation
• Leisure facilities use
• One free meal during shifts
• Uniform provided
• Generous discounts for family and friends
• Annual loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years
• Training and development opportunities

Application Process

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

Additional Information

This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV, excellent references, and experience with fresh produce. Candidates must possess NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certification. Eligibility to work in the UK is required, including proof of right to work, UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work visa with at least 2 years remaining.

Applications will only be considered if they meet the criteria. If you are not contacted within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful.

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