Pastry Chef de Partie

Iconic Hotels & Resorts; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation available

Uniform provided

Discounts on food & beverages

Job summary

Cliveden House is seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen. You will work to high 4/5* standards and have exposure to Afternoon Tea service, ensuring desserts and pastry items meet our exacting quality.

Role requires accuracy, enthusiasm, and pride in presentation. Competitive salary is offered with staff benefits and accommodation options where required.

Qualifications

• Experience at 4/5* level and exposure to Afternoon Tea service.
• Strong pastry skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
• Liaise with Sous Chef and Head Chef regarding improvements/difficulties in your section.
• Maintain presentation, taste, texture and quantity to company standards.
• Ensure ingredients are used as specified by Head Chef for quality.

Skills

Afternoon Tea

Food prep

Job description

Cliveden House

Cliveden's story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, debaucherous parties and scandalous affairs.The Grade I listed stately home retains much of the grandeur from its days as a private house, but this is mixed with an approachable and open welcome that instantly puts you at ease.

We are looking for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join our busy operation. You must have experience working at 4/5* level and had exposure to Afternoon Tea service. We are looking for a candidate who is available .

What's In It For You?

• £34,738 annual salary
• £7,700 estimated annual Tronc (non-contractual)
• 29 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
• Complimentary team meals
• Uniform provided
• Staff accommodation available if required
• Exclusive team rates and friends & family rates at our Iconic Luxury Hotels, Relais & Chateaux properties worldwide, and London & Regional properties worldwide
• Discounts on all food & beverage offerings including the Cookery School at Chewton Glen
• Discounts on spa treatments and products
• Special gifts based on length of service
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Health cash plan
• Participation in the cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• …and so much more.

Pastry Chef de Partie

To ensure that all food preparation and dishes are made to the standard laid by the Company. Below are some of the responsibilities of a Chef de Partie here at Cliveden House:

• To assist the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes;
• To liaise with the Sous Chef and Head Chef with reference to possible improvements/difficulties in your section;
• To take ownership and ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the standards laid by the Company;
• To be confident and fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line with customer demands and Company policies;
• To ensure that the correct and same ingredients are used as specified by the Head Chef to ensure quality is upheld at all times; and
• To take ownership, as a Chef de Partie, and direct responsibility with passion and pride for all dishes served in your section.