Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

Unbound Great Scotland Yard London; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section and ensure high standards of dessert preparation. You will manage inventory, train junior team members, and collaborate to create innovative dessert concepts. The ideal candidate has extensive pastry experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creativity and quality.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages

Business attire laundered

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hotel or high-end kitchen.
• Ability to train and mentor junior team members.
• Passionate about quality, creativity, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry section, ensuring high standards of preparation.
• Oversee inventory management and ingredient quality control.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Proven pastry experience

Strong leadership skills

Skilled in pastry techniques

Creative presentation skills

Job description

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Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

About Great Scotland Yard Hotel - The Unbound Collection

Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a one-of-a-kind luxury destination in the heart of Westminster, where historic grandeur meets contemporary sophistication. As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the hotel offers a uniquely curated experience, exceptional service, and discreet luxury for the most discerning guests.

Few addresses are richer in history and anecdote than our hotel; a few steps away from Covent Garden and around the corner from Trafalgar Square our guests enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage offerings including quirky cocktails and local craft beers in the 40 Elephants Bar, evening drinks at our Whisky Bar, Sibin, and can indulge in an Afternoon Tea with a twist in The Parlour.

Just some of the benefits you will enjoy as Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Business attire laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

What you will do as Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

• Lead the pastry section, ensuring all desserts are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and quality control of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Monitor dish quality throughout preparation and plating, upholding consistency and excellence.
• Train and mentor junior team members to support skill development and maintain kitchen standards.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative dessert concepts and seasonal menu offerings.
• Promote sustainability by minimising waste and optimising efficiency.
• Maintain pastry equipment in good working condition and conduct regular stock checks.
• Foster cross-department collaboration to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

About you

You bring proven pastry experience in a hotel or high-end kitchen, with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach. Skilled in pastry techniques and elegant presentation, you're passionate about quality, creativity, and team development.

At Hyatt 'We care for people so they can be their best'. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Being part of Great Scotland Yard Hotel also means joining the Hyatt family which has over 1150 hotels in over 70 different countries, also recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Next steps: Apply today for this Senior Pastry Chef de Partie position and start your journey with Great Scotland Yard Hotel!