Pastry Demi Chef De Partie

Nobu Hotels; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Westminster is looking for a Pastry Demi Chef De Partie to maintain high kitchen standards and assist in pastry dish delivery. Responsibilities include managing your section, ensuring cleanliness, and innovating menu items. Ideal candidates will have experience in pastry techniques and a passion for culinary excellence. The role comes with benefits such as discounted stays and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Discounted overnight stays across properties

Discounted Pilates classes

Free meals while on duty

Up to 33 holiday days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in pastry cooking techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a high-standard kitchen environment.
• Manage cleanliness and stock in the kitchen.
• Ensure dishes meet presentation standards.
• Innovate and suggest new menu items.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Hygiene standards

Team leadership

Menu creativity

Job description

Overview

As Pastry Demi Chef De Partie you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of standards in the kitchen and assisting with the execution and delivery of all pastry dishes. Your tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• To assist the Pastry CDP in creating a highly regarded kitchen environment which meets the Nobu standards and expectations.
• To maintain a clean and tidy kitchen with regular stock checks, labelling, audits, equipment checks, and adhering to all health and safety requirements.
• To manage and oversee the smooth running of your section.
• To ensure yourself and junior staff have a comprehensive understanding of the full menu offering.
• To ensure all dishes are prepared and created to the highest standard with the utmost care in presentation.
• To be innovative in your cooking style and to offer ideas on new dishes or specials that could enhance the menu.
• To be an ambassador for Nobu as well as a leader who embodies our values and commitment to our teams.

Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity. Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 249 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects. We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted. You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.

• 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including Employee Awards night
• Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties Worldwide
• Discounted Pilates classes and Wellness treatments
• Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider portfolio
• Mental Health First Aiders within the team
• Access to Hospitality Action
• Up to 33 holiday days through length of service (25 days for those on 4 on 4 off)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts off all food and beverage
• Free meals whilst on duty (also beverages including tea/coffee/cold drinks)
• Flu Vaccinations
• Wellness initiatives