Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

Maybourne Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant access

Massage and podiatry discounts

Birthday day off

Recognition programme

Cross-property offers

Job summary

The Connaught in Mayfair invites applications for a full-time Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join the Helene Darroze Pastry Kitchen. You will support the pastry team in creating refined desserts, petits fours and patisserie, while maintaining high standards and clean working environments.

You should have experience at a similar level in luxury hospitality and be a calm, team-focused chef who cares about detail and service. The role is 48 hours per week in a prestigious five-star setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a similar level in luxury hospitality.
• Proven pastry skills in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pastry team in the preparation and service of desserts and patisserie.
• Support making a range of delicate desserts and petits fours.
• Keep designated areas, equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
• Prioritise effectively to ensure smooth running of the section and support the brigade.

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join our Helene Darroze Pastry Kitchen team at the award-winning 5-Star Deluxe hotel - The Connaught.

To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional.Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role:

As Demi Chef de Partie, you will assist the Pastry team in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times and to ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required. You will be passionate about working with the finest and freshest ingredients, you will be responsible for the making of an indulgent range of delicate desserts, superb petit fours and other patisserie. You will take an organised approach to your role and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of your section, sharing your knowledge and supporting the brigade.

Responsibilities:

You will be a talented individual and an exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and have a key focus on detail to deliver outstanding quality and service within a high profile kitchen. With this in mind, you will have previous experience at a similar level and have proven skills within a quality hotel and/or restaurant Pastry team.

Who You Are:

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.

Health & Wellbeing

• Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24-hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On- and off-site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
• Flu vaccination vouchers*
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Growth

• An extra paid day's leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves.
• 'Introduce a Star' referral scheme - with rewards of up to £1,500*
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.

Financial Care

• A highly competitive salary package
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
• Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket travel loans
• A generous pension scheme*
• Smart Tech Benefit - Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
• A hosted 'Guest Experience Stay' - immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
• Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events - from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements

*Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This is a full-time role requiring 48 hours per week.