Pastry Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

An award-winning hotel in Reading is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will produce a variety of desserts and cater for events, requiring strong leadership and planning skills, along with relevant NVQ qualifications. Benefits include live-in accommodation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal on duty

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for family and friends

Annual loyalty overnight stays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, motivational, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in relevant disciplines with fresh produce.
• Stable CV with excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Lead in producing a range of delicate desserts and puddings.
• Cater for large conferences and events.
• Prepare inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership skills

Motivational skills

Teamwork skills

Planning and time management

Communication skills in English

Artistic abilities

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Job description

This 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 and a fantastic culture that values staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role Overview: The kitchen team is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, traditional puddings, and other sweet creations for the hotel. Responsibilities include catering for large conferences and events, as well as preparing 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
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Artistic abilities
• NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits:

• Live-in accommodation
• Use of leisure facilities
• One free meal on duty
• Uniform provided
• Generous discounts for family and friends
• Annual loyalty overnight stays
• Training and development opportunities

Application Process: Please send your updated CV to [e-mail]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, including UK residency and right to work.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and relevant qualifications including hygiene certification. You must be based in or working in the UK and able to prove your right to work.

We appreciate your interest. Only candidates matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not receive individual responses.

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