Pastry Chef de Partie - Brooklands

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits at a prestigious flagship hotel in London, where a talented Pastry Chef de Partie will assist in leading a brigade and ensuring the highest culinary standards. This role promises a dynamic environment, working alongside a highly experienced team to create unforgettable dining experiences. With a focus on contemporary European cuisine, the position offers a chance to showcase creativity and culinary skills in a luxurious setting. Join this award-winning group and contribute to making The Peninsula London a recognized culinary destination, all while enjoying market-leading remuneration and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Opportunity to work with experienced team

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Strong pastry knowledge and creativity in culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable guest experiences through artistry and excellence.
• Supervise and guide a team of Demi and Commis Chefs.

Skills

Pastry knowledge

Creativity

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Culinary qualifications or certifications

Job description

4 days on 3 days off

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to assist the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in leading a brigade, being responsible for the day-to-day operations and consistently delivering a high-level menu.

Brooklands restaurant will offer contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary lights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
• Produce all food required for the assigned section at the highest standards.
• Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
• Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Be responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the assigned kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensure a high standard of food safety.
• Supervise and guide a team of Demi and Commis Chefs, allocating work to them according to skill level and planning training and initiatives for their growth and improvement.

General Requirements:

• Good pastry knowledge and current trends, and a high level of creativity
• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, and naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.