Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

The Monogram Collective; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

In-house interactive employee app

Gym and swimming pool access

Healthy meals while working

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing app

Referral bonus

Pension contributions

Discounts on restaurants

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted room rates

Job summary

Meldrum House Hotel is seeking a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join its ambitious kitchen team. You will run your pastry section daily, support the pastry team, and contribute to dessert and pastry production across all outlets.

This hands-on role offers training from day one, career development, and the chance to work in a quality-driven environment with strong hygiene standards. You will help maintain high standards and support the wider pastry operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie.
• Passion for pastry, desserts, and current trends.
• Experience contributing to menu development.
• Understanding stock control and waste reduction.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Reliable, organised and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run assigned pastry section daily with consistency and quality.
• Prepare and present pastry and desserts to company standards.
• Support training and development of junior staff.
• Assist with menu development and new dishes.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Control stock, storage, and portioning to minimise waste.

Skills

Pastry

Team supervision

Food safety

Stock control

Hygiene practices

Reliability

Job description

Why join Meldrum House Hotel?

We’re transforming and elevating every dining outlet across the Meldrum House estate, and this is your chance to be part of something special. We’re building a distinctive culinary identity, and we’re looking for passionate Pastry Chefs who want to develop their craft, grow their careers, and contribute to something truly memorable.

If you enjoy being hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to learn and progress within an ambitious, supportive kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.

You will support and assist the Senior Pastry Chefs in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring food is stored, prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards across all food and beverage outlets.

The Role

As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, you willbe responsible for the smooth and efficient running of your assigned pastry workstation, supporting the wider pastry team to consistently deliver high-quality desserts and baked items. This is a great opportunity for a developing pastry chef to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and play an active role in menu development, training, and maintaining excellent kitchen standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Run your assigned pastry section on a daily basis, ensuring consistency and quality
• Prepare and present pastry and dessert items to company standards across all outlets
• Support the training and development of Commis Chefs, apprentices, and new starters
• Assist with menu development and the introduction of new dishes and concepts
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Control stock, storage, and portioning to minimise waste and manage food costs
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and work areas are kept to a high standard
• Support efficient and smooth service during busy periods

About You

As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, you willbe a motivated and enthusiastic pastry chef with a strong foundation in kitchen operations and a desire to continue developing your skills. You’ll take pride in producing well-presented food, enjoy working as part of a team, and be keen to learn, support others, and progress your career within a quality-driven kitchen environment.

• Have previous experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie
• Be passionate about pastry, desserts, and current food trends
• Have experience contributing to menu development or new dish ideas
• Understand the importance of stock control, waste reduction, and food cost management
• Have some experience supporting or supervising junior team members
• Demonstrate good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• Be reliable, organised, and able to work well under pressure

What’s in it for you?

You’ll meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and receive a competitive rate of pay alongside a generous range of benefits, including:

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• In-house interactive employee communication app
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and swimming pools
• Healthy meals while you’re working
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App, offering flexibility to access pay earlier
• Referral bonus when friends or family join the team
• Contributions to our pension plan

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive:

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”
• Involvement in employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary overnight stay with dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatment and retail product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

We’ll provide excellent training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun, supportive, and rewarding career. Whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there’s a place here for you. All we ask is that you bring your personality, enthusiasm, and passion for food.

Please note:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates with existing Skilled Worker status granted before 22 July 2025 may still qualify.