Pastry Chef de Partie — Banquets & All-Day Dining

The Lensbury Resort; Teddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £32,888

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Leisure facilities access

Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Apprenticeships

Training & development

Staff socials

Job summary

The Lensbury is seeking a Chef de Partie – Pastry to lead the pastry section across all dining outlets and banqueting kitchens in Teddington. You will deliver high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items with creativity and precision.

You will mentor junior pastry staff, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to seasonal menus while supporting both restaurant and large-scale events.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Pastry or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Proven experience running a pastry section in a high-volume hotel or resort.
• Experience producing desserts for à la carte and large-scale banqueting operations.
• Experience in a quality-driven establishment, ideally 1 AA Rosette or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present pastries, desserts, breads, and other pastry items to high standards.
• Ensure all pastry products follow recipes, specs, and presentation guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day pastry section operations and mise en place for service.
• Produce desserts for restaurant service, conferences, weddings, banquets, and events.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness and consistency.
• Assist in developing seasonal dessert menus and innovative pastry creations while considering dietary requirements and cost targets.
• Monitor pastry stock levels and participate in rotation and wastage control.
• Ensure pastry ingredients are stored and labelled per food safety standards.
• Mentor Commis Chefs, Apprentices, and junior pastry team members.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene throughout the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen management, and health & safety regulations.

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3 in Pastry

High-volume pastry experience

Banqueting dessert production

Food Hygiene Level 2

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Pastry or equivalent

Job description

The Lensbury is seeking a Chef de Partie – Pastry to lead the pastry section across all dining outlets and banqueting kitchens in Teddington. You will deliver high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items with creativity and precision.

You will mentor junior pastry staff, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to seasonal menus while supporting both restaurant and large-scale events.