Pastry Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the UK seeks a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen. This role involves preparing exquisite desserts for conferences, restaurants, and afternoon tea. The ideal candidate will have NVQ qualifications and strong leadership skills, as well as a passion for pastry. With benefits including live-in accommodation, superb training opportunities, and a focus on staff welfare, this position offers a unique environment to advance your culinary career.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for staff and their families

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant disciplines required.
• Hygiene certificate necessary.
• Stable CV with excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of desserts for events and restaurant services.
• Prepare mini-desserts and pastries for afternoon tea.
• Create both classic and contemporary sweet dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Job description

This award-winning hotel, renowned for its excellence, is seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Location: Magnificent setting with beautiful views. The hotel offers live-in accommodation and a fantastic culture that values staff welfare and wellbeing.

The busy kitchen team is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the production of indulgent desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. Responsibilities include preparing 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 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 per shift
• Uniform provided
• Generous discounts for staff and their families
• Annual overnight loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV. Feel free to apply or contact us for more information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

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

Candidates must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove their 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 documented evidence provided during the recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest. Applications will be responded to if they match the criteria. If you haven't heard within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful.

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