Pastry Sous Chef

Iconic Hotels & Resorts; New Milton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Healthcare cover

Career development

Friends & family rate

Job summary

Iconic Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef for Chewton Glen in the UK to lead the pastry section in the Head Pastry Chef's absence, ensuring excellence in taste, texture and presentation.

You will assist during service, train staff, manage waste and food costs, and foster strong teamwork between the Restaurant and Kitchen while upholding Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Sous Chef or equivalent.
• Proven ability to train staff.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
• Take ownership for the Pastry area in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.
• Train, induct and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Control wastage and help maintain food costs.
• Maintain the highest standards in preparation and presentation of pastry dishes.
• Report issues to Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef with integrity.
• Collaborate with Restaurant to foster teamwork and positive relationships.

Skills

Pastry knowledge

Team leadership

Service during peak

H&S compliance

Job description

Aim of the role

To ensure that all food preparation and dishes are made to the standard laid by the Company and manager the Pastry team in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.

Responsibilities:

• To assist the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
• To take ownership for the Pastry area in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.
• To be passionate in assist with the training, induction and development of the kitchen brigade.
• To control wastage and to help maintain food costs.
• To be confident in ensuring that in the preparation and presentation of food, the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• To keep both the Head Chef and the Head Pastry Chef appraised of any problems within the Kitchen using your integrity. These would include staff, Health & Safety, equipment, and any other areas connected with the Kitchen organisation.
• To assist as directed with the operation of various sections within the Kitchen
• To work towards and ensure a positive relationship exists between the Restaurant and the Kitchen, focusing on respect and teamwork.
• To constantly focus on guest care and service. Ensuring that everything that is done well improves and enhances the guest experience.
• To take ownership and ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the standards laid by the Company.
• To be confident and fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line with customer demands and Company policies.
• To ensure that the correct and same ingredients are used as specified by the Head Pastry Chef to ensure quality is upheld at all times.
• To take ownership and direct responsibility with passion and pride for all dishes served in your section.
• To be passionate and attend any necessary training sessions or meetings.
• To make sure that Company Policy, the Vision Statement, and Departmental Objectives are followed and utilised at all times.
• To ensure that all appliances, fixtures and fittings are safe and work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and report any faults to the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• To have pride in achieving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness on section where employed, also to assist in any job regarding hygiene or cleanliness asked for by a senior chef showing flexibility and teamwork.
• To be confident and fully aware of all the health and safety at work regulations in accordance with HASAW Act 1974 and Hygiene Regulation Act 1971
• To be fully aware of all hygiene control and chemicals used in the work place.
• To work as part of a team in a constructive manner that enables the hotel to achieve the objective of being a market leader in the luxury hotel sector.
• All staff should be confident in understanding and executing the company’s policies and procedures with respect to privacy, confidentiality and data protection.
• To be fully aware of the Hotel’s Fire Safety Procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

What's in it for you as Pastry Sous Chef?

• £41,693.84 annual salary
• £7,560 Tronc
• Meals included on duty
• Employee recognition awards
• Cashback healthcare cover
• Career development on your Chewton Glen journey with recognised training providers
• Generous friends and family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all food and beverage
• Discount on spa treatment and products
• Refer a friend incentive
• Team social events, seasonal gifts and much more…

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