AddressThe Peninsula London is now recruiting for a Pastry Chef to join the Brooklands** Restaurant Kitchen Brigade. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for creating, planning, directing and participating in all aspects of the day to day operation of the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring the consistent production of the high quality desserts.
Brooklands** restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary lights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.
The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).
- An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.
- The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our guests and commitment to our employees.
- Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.
Key accountabilities
- Promotes The Peninsula London to becoming a recognised culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
- Coordinates and directs all aspects of the Pastry operation and collaborates with the Food and Beverage team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.
- Controls the ordering and requisitions to achieve budgeted costs.
- Works closely with other departments such as Sales & Marketing to conceptualize and implement dynamic marketing programmes to drive marketing/PR activities for the pastry.
- Hires, develops, motivates, supervises and coaches all employees.
General requirements
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience in the same capacity, supporting a senior executive and minimum 8-10 years in a 5-star hotel with large banquets and pastry shops.
- Extensive Pastry technical knowledge and current culinary trends.
- High level of creativity.
- Extensive experience in managing and developing a team of chefs.
- Excellent time management, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
- Fluent English communication proficiency.
At the Peninsula London, we look after:
Your financial wellbeing:
- Excellent salary package
- Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
Your medical care:
- Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
Your daily health routine:
- State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
- Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
- On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
Other perks:
- High street and online shopping discounts
- Rewards and recognition initiatives
- Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.
Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.
