Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

FAIRMONT; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their culinary team as a Pastry Chef. In this dynamic role, you will assist in the preparation and service of exquisite pastry and bakery items, ensuring the highest standards are maintained. You will have the opportunity to train and mentor junior chefs while contributing to the development of new dishes. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on guest satisfaction, this position offers a vibrant environment where your skills will shine. Join a team that values creativity, kindness, and professionalism in a luxurious setting.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days for service

Staff meals while on duty

Free dry cleaning for uniform

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance 1x salary

Employee assistance program

Season ticket loans

Colleague gifting for special occasions

Discounted rates at Accor worldwide

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chefs in preparation and service of pastry items.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
• Train commis and apprentice chefs.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in luxury hotel environment

Job description

Company Description

Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffleswith one of the world’s most historic addresses with a name is synonymous with luxury, glamour, and extraordinary adventure.

This fine Grade II* listed Edwardian building has beentransformed with 120 rooms and suites along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences. Within The OWO destination there are a total of nine restaurants and three bars, including one by our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness offer the latest in wellbeing, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom, The Whitehall, is perfect for all kinds of special occasions and events.

Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shapedthe modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions andconnections.

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

Job Description

Scope Of Position

To assist Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties in the preparation and service of all pastry and bakery items, ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained and to ensure that the Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.

Responsibilities

Operation

• Follow the procedures, methods and recipe as outlined in communication to maintain and manage the section.
• Ensure correct storage, rotation and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
• Involvement in training of commis chefs and apprentice chefs to set standards.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, maintaining standards.
• Projects for benefit of kitchen advancement.
• Always able to explain services to guests, visitors, and employees.
• Respond promptly to the service needs of the guests, employees, and visitors.

• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
• Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.
• Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.

Qualifications

Essential

• To work as required on a rota basis.
• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.

Additional Information

Why join our Raffles team?

Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whist on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values?

Be You:Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind:Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy:Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident:Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose:Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.