Pastry Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Westonbirt is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead their kitchen team. This role involves producing a variety of desserts and pastries, catering to events, and developing your pastry career. Benefits include live-in accommodation and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, strong leadership skills, and experience in the kitchen.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal during shifts

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for family and friends

Annual loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead in producing a range of delicate desserts.
• Cater for large conferences and events.
• Prepare classic and contemporary afternoon tea pastries.

Skills

Leadership 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 and Culture

Located in a magnificent setting with beautiful views, offering live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role Responsibilities

The busy kitchen team requires a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, traditional puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. Responsibilities include catering for large conferences and events, creating inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant, and preparing both classic and contemporary afternoon tea pastries. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career specializing in pastry.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Strong leadership, motivation, and teamwork skills
• Planning and time management
• Flexible attitude
• Experience in relevant disciplines
• NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits

• Live-in accommodation
• Use of leisure facilities
• One free meal during shifts
• Uniform provided
• Generous discounts for family and friends
• Annual loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process

Please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For more information, feel free to contact us.

Visit firstcontactchefs.com for other career opportunities. This is a permanent position.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate. You must be working or residing in the UK, with valid right to work, and able to provide proof of eligibility.

Note

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

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