Are you a passionate and creative Pastry Chef ready to lead a dynamic team in crafting exquisite desserts and pastries? We are seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to join our culinary family. If you're driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection, possess exceptional leadership skills, and have a deep love for the art of pastry, we want to hear from you.
The duties of a Head Pastry Chef:
- Responsible for the overall running of the pastry area
- To produce and deliver a variety of dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation
- Ensure guests expectations are exceeded through consistent service and product delivery
- Support the Head Chef in creating a team environment which promotes good morale and ensures a high level of commitment and pride
- Aim to achieve required standards of food service whilst ensuring that profitability targets are met
- Provide junior members of the pastry team with support in training and development so that service and product delivery is consistent
- Ensure all statutory regulations are adhered to
- Ensure that all food is stored correctly, stocks rotated and temperature recorded in line with the Health and Safety regulations
- Ensure that exceptional standards of food service are delivered consistently
- Ensure that the pastry operates effectively on a daily basis
- Maintain sufficient level of mise en place for Lunch and Dinner service.
- Develop a close working relationship with all F&B staff, promoting team within the department and hotel
- Motivate colleagues to achieve high standards of service and performance
Skills we look for in a Head Pastry Chef:
- NVQ Level 3 as a minimum
- CIEH Level 2
- 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Ability to demonstrate good food production
- Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen
The Package we offer our Head Pastry Chef:
- 28 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays
- Additional day off for your Birthday
- Extra holiday day awarded annually up to first 5 years
- Service charge and tips
- Meals provided on duty
- Free on-site parking
- 50% discount on food in the restaurants across all sites
- GBP50 bed & breakfast stays at the hotels in the collection
- 15% discount on Spa retail
- 20% discount on Spa treatments
- Discount on other Pride of Britain hotels
- Refer a friend scheme (GBP500 bonus)
- Rewards and benefits platform
- Charity Events
- Online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme