Pastry Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Scotland is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the kitchen team in producing exquisite desserts and pastries. This permanent position offers live-in accommodation and excellent training opportunities to advance your culinary career. Candidates should possess NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent and have the right to work in the UK. The role includes a range of responsibilities from catering to events to crafting afternoon tea pastries.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for staff

Annual loyalty overnight stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Stable CV with excellent references.
• Experience with fresh produce.
• Hold hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of delicate desserts and pastries.
• Cater for large conferences and events.
• Produce afternoon tea pastries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Motivational skills

Teamwork skills

Planning and time management

Flexible attitude

Experience in relevant disciplines

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. Live-in accommodation available. The hotel promotes a fantastic culture and values staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role Overview: The busy kitchen team needs a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, proper puddings, and sweet creations for the entire hotel. Responsibilities include catering for large conferences, events, restaurant mini-desserts, and afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your pastry career.

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 family/friends
• Annual loyalty overnight stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years of service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process: Please send your updated CV to # or apply directly. For more opportunities, visit (firstcontactchefs)(../).

This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and hold NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, plus a hygiene certificate. Candidates must be based in or be residents of the UK, with valid right to work, such as UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR, or a work visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We thank you for your interest. Only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be contacted.

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