Pastry Sous Chef — Lead Craft Desserts & Afternoon Tea

Exclusive Hotels and Venues; Burgh Heath; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary + service charge

Discounts on stays across Exclusive 90

50% discount on food and beverage

Free meals on duty

Free on-site gym access

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Development and progression

Zusammenfassung

Pennyhill Park, part of Exclusive Collection, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team and assist the Head Pastry Chef in delivering desserts, afternoon tea, breads and pastries across the estate. You will inspire the team, uphold the highest culinary standards and contribute your creativity and expertise.

As part of a luxury hospitality destination, the role offers a competitive environment with career progression, ongoing development and access to employee wellbeing and discounts

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a Pastry Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Senior Pastry Chef within a high-quality hotel, restaurant or pastry environment.
• Strong technical pastry skills with a passion for craftsmanship, innovation and presentation.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen best practice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and service periods.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards at all times.

Aufgaben

• Lead and motivate the pastry team to consistently deliver exceptional products and presentation standards
• Oversee the preparation and service of desserts, pastries, breads and afternoon tea items across the estate
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs, creating a positive and high-performing team culture
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and cleanliness
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings and new pastry concepts
• Manage ordering, stock control and wastage to support departmental budgets
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and COSHH regulations
• Support smooth and efficient service across multiple outlets and functions

Kenntnisse

Pastry expertise

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Jobbeschreibung

Pennyhill Park, part of Exclusive Collection, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team and assist the Head Pastry Chef in delivering desserts, afternoon tea, breads and pastries across the estate. You will inspire the team, uphold the highest culinary standards and contribute your creativity and expertise.

As part of a luxury hospitality destination, the role offers a competitive environment with career progression, ongoing development and access to employee wellbeing and discounts