Pastry Chef de Partie — Luxury Hotel Kitchen, Growth

Sofitel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Annual bonus

Free stays in UK/Ireland

Employee discount at Accor properties

Sofitel Experience stay with breakfast

Complimentary meals on duty

Special rates in F&B, Rooms & Spa

Training and development opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program 24/7 GP

Social events

Job summary

Sofitel London St James is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section, in collaboration with the Head Pastry Chef, maintaining top quality for guests and staff. You will organize prep levels, contribute to menu development, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires professional pastry qualifications, prior pastry chef or chef de partie experience, and strong skills in pastry, baking and dessert preparation, plus food safety & COSHH knowledge.

Qualifications

• Professional pastry or culinary qualification.
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Strong pastry, baking, and dessert preparation skills.
• Food Safety & Hygiene certification.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to lead and organize a pastry section.

Responsibilities

• Produce all necessary pastry for all food service operations as required by Head Pastry Chef.
• Order pastry ingredients for the section.
• Maintain quality and portion control across prep and finished products.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness to agreed standards.
• Adhere to food hygiene regulations and health & safety policies.
• Attend all statutory training as required by the company.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Follow house rules across departments at all times.
• Be aware of and act according to fire safety procedures.

Skills

Professional pastry qualification

Pastry chef / chef de partie exp

Pastry & dessert prep

Food safety & hygiene

COSHH regulations knowledge

Leadership of pastry section

Job description

Sofitel London St James is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section, in collaboration with the Head Pastry Chef, maintaining top quality for guests and staff. You will organize prep levels, contribute to menu development, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires professional pastry qualifications, prior pastry chef or chef de partie experience, and strong skills in pastry, baking and dessert preparation, plus food safety & COSHH knowledge.