Pastry Chef de Partie — Banqueting & Dessert Expert

Iconic Hotels & Resorts; Teddington; A distancia; GBP 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free meals on duty

Free drinks in staff restaurant

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Gym & pool access

Hospitality Rewards

Employee support program

Apprenticeship opportunities

Training & development

Staff recognition

Descripción de la vacante

The Lensbury, part of Iconic Hotels & Resorts, in Teddington, seeks a Chef de Partie – Pastry to lead the pastry section for All-Day Dining and Banqueting. You will produce desserts, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items to high culinary standards, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring food safety.

You will manage mise en place, support seasonal menus, and collaborate with the kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences across outlets.

Formación

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (Pastry) or equivalent culinary qualification and relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience running a pastry section within a high-volume, quality-focused hotel, restaurant, resort, or banqueting environment.
• Experience producing desserts for both à la carte and large-scale banqueting operations.
• Previous experience within a quality-driven establishment, ideally operating at a minimum 1 AA Rosette standard or equivalent.
• Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Sound knowledge of pastry production techniques, baking methods, chocolate work, sugar craft, and dessert presentation.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, bake, and present a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, petits fours, and other pastry items to the highest standards.
• Ensure all pastry products are produced consistently, following approved recipes, specifications, and presentation guidelines.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the pastry section, ensuring mise en place is completed efficiently and service runs smoothly.
• Produce high-quality desserts and pastry items for restaurant service, conferences, weddings, banquets, and special events.
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness, consistency, and excellence.
• Assist in the development of seasonal dessert menus, afternoon tea offerings, specialty cakes, and innovative pastry creations while considering guest preferences, dietary requirements, and food cost targets.
• Monitor stock levels within the pastry section and participate in stock rotation and inventory control procedures to minimise wastage.
• Ensure all pastry ingredients and products are correctly stored and labelled according to food safety standards.
• Support and mentor Commis Chefs, Apprentices, and junior team members within the pastry department.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene throughout the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, health and safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences across all food outlets.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Creative flair

Organised

Teamwork

Food safety

Allergen control

Communication

Pressure management

Pastry excellence

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3 Pastry

Descripción del empleo

The Lensbury, part of Iconic Hotels & Resorts, in Teddington, seeks a Chef de Partie – Pastry to lead the pastry section for All-Day Dining and Banqueting. You will produce desserts, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items to high culinary standards, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring food safety.

You will manage mise en place, support seasonal menus, and collaborate with the kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences across outlets.