Pastry Chef – Truro

Job Description

Pastry Chef – Hotel – Near Truro – Up to £35,000 – Live-in

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Pastry Chef for a popular hotel in Cornwall. This luxury hotel is searching for a classically trained professional with a background in luxury hotels. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for pastry and possess the talent and creativity to lead the pastry team and deliver exceptional desserts and baked goods.

• Salary up to £35,000
• Share of Service Charge
• Meal on duty
• Live-in
• Full-time Permanent Role

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the pastry department, ensuring the highest quality of desserts, pastries, and bread products.
• Develop and create innovative pastry recipes and menus that align with the concept and delight guests.
• Maintain and enforce strict quality and consistency standards, paying meticulous attention to flavour, presentation, and execution.
• Manage a small pastry team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure a cohesive and motivated team.
• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless integration of pastry offerings with the overall menu.
• Control food costs and manage inventory to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and techniques, incorporating new ideas and innovations into the pastry program.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized pastry kitchen.
• Contribute to menu development and participate in tastings and menu planning sessions.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a Senior Pastry Chef in high-end, classically trained culinary environments, ideally in restaurants or luxury hotels.
• A true passion for pastry is demonstrated through a strong portfolio of creative and visually stunning desserts and pastries.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve culinary excellence.
• Proven ability to develop and execute new pastry concepts and menus.
• Deep knowledge of classic pastry techniques, including baking, chocolate work, sugar work, and plated desserts.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications are highly desirable.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, then please apply today or contact Jamie in the Exeter office. 07498 228 062

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