Pastry Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

An award-winning hotel in Oxford seeks an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their esteemed kitchen team. This permanent position emphasizes leadership and creativity in producing desserts for the hotel's events and restaurant. The role offers live-in accommodation and great career development opportunities, with a focus on staff welfare and wellbeing.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal whilst on duty

Uniform provided

Generous discount for family/friends

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Stable CV with excellent references required.
• Experience with fresh produce is essential.
• Hygiene certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of delicate desserts and pastries.
• Cater for large conferences and events.
• Prepare afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Teamwork

Planning

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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

Location and Culture

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

Role Responsibilities

The busy kitchen team seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the hotel. Responsibilities include catering for large conferences and events, creating inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant, and preparing 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, motivation, and teamwork skills
• Planning and time management abilities
• A 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’ service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process

If interested, please send your most recent CV to the provided contact. Feel free to apply or request further information about this role. Visit First Contact Chefs for other career opportunities.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate. Candidates must be UK residents or have the right to work in the UK with appropriate documentation. Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 72 hours.

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