Pastry Chef - The Fellows House Cambridge

Thefellowshouse; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Go Hilton Travel programme

F&B discount

Staff meals on shift

Career development

Learning opportunities

Job summary

The Fellows House in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry operation across hotel venues, reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

You will develop menus, drive trends (vegan, plant-based, egg-free), maintain high standards of quality and hygiene, and train a skilled pastry team in a busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years pastry chef experience in a restaurant or hotel.
• In-depth knowledge of vegan, gluten-free and egg-free baking.
• Proficient in UK Food Hygiene and Health & Safety laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry operations across hotel venues.
• Monitor and apply pastry trends with focus on vegan and gluten-free options.
• Assist Head Chef with budgets, stock, and staff scheduling.
• Ensure pastry menus knowledge across outlets and hotel facilities.
• Lead and train pastry team; ensure high standards and hygiene.

Skills

Pastry experience

Pastry techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Independence

Team player

Food hygiene

Job description

Pastry Chef

Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated and passionate about what they do - Nelson Mandela

The Hotel

At the Fellows House, we want to offer everyone who walks through our doors an amazing experience. We offer a very personal blend of empowerment, enlightenment, and engagement. We seek the remarkable in the everyday and everything that goes into this most unique Hotel.

Most of all we seek exceptional people who embody our person-centred, dedicated and refined values. The brightest and best Cambridge has to offer.

The Person

You are a leader within our team. We want your ideas; we want your passion and you to share our vision. This role really has the potential for you to make something your own, creating and driving the pastry experience to be unique. You will be able to adopt current trends in the marketplace and spot others before they occur, with a particular interest on the vegan and egg-free experimentations.

The Role

As Pastry Chef you will be in charge of all aspects of the production, presentation, recipe development for the pastry operation, you will be reporting directly to the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities (A non-exhaustive list)

• Oversee all the pastry hotel operations including, but not limited to, The Folio Bar & Kitchen, Sage of Cambridge, and Room Service Operations.

• Monitor and apply pastry trends including plant-based, vegan and gluten free with a focus on continuous improvement
• Assist the Head Chef to operate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well managed schedules
• Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of all pastry menus for all outlets as well as hotel facilities and current offerings.
• Ensure ongoing training with your pastry team
• Plan and manage the day-to-day operation of the pastry section in relation to staff productivity, facilities, equipment, food standards and sales through effective communication and delegation.
• Control on an on-going basis; quality and presentation of food items; keeping the standards set; portion control and operating costs; staff behaviour and hygiene practices.
• Work practices being undertaken, and cleanliness of the kitchens meet Food Hygiene legislation and the principles of H.A.C.C.P. (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points).
• Check effective controls are in place i.e. stock rotation, stock holding, food wastage, portion control etc. to ensure food gross profit (GP%) is achieved on a monthly basis, related to own area.
• Contribute to succession planning within the hotel and company.
• Ensure team members comply with hotel security, fire regulations, food hygiene and all health and safety legislation.
• Deliver the product to expected Brand standards and manage the QE process.
• Ensure the department adheres to Hotel policies and procedures
• Ensure the department partakes in wider hotel initiatives including Environmental and Community projects.
• Ensure competence and efficient delivery of Hilton Honors loyalty programme and ensure full compliance.

About You

• Holds previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry-focused kitchen role.
• Have Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking and dessert production.
• Be passionate about fresh food and high-quality ingredients.
• Is creative, detail-oriented and committed to maintaining excellent standards.
• Able to work independently while also being an effective team member.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy hotel environment.
• Holds Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Has a positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality.

Person-centred:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Anticipate customer needs
• Ability to build rapport
• Flexible and adaptable

Dedicated:

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Drive for results
• Attention to detail
• Ability to plan, prioritise and to organise self
• Open to new ideas

Cultured:

• Cultural awareness
• Courteous
• Able to multi-task
• Share expertise to resolve issues
• Ability to work without supervision

Core requirements:

• UK citizen or valid work permit
• Proficient numeracy and literacy skills
• 3 years previous pastry chef experience in a restaurant or Hotel
• Proven ability to plan menus, develop recipes, manage stock and costs effectively
• In Depth Knowledge of vegan, gluten-free and egg-free baking
• In-depth knowledge of UK Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Laws

In exchange for your efforts and dedication we offer a fantastic place to work, an opportunity to shape the culture of a new hotel and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits of working at The Fellows House:

• Competitive salary package depending on experience
• Access to GO Hilton Travel Programme - stay in Hilton Hotels around the world for as little as 35$.
• 50% F&B Discount when staying in Hilton Hotels through the Go Hilton Travel Programme
• Staff meals and hot drinks on shift
• Career Development
• Extensive learning & development opportunities