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Pastry Chef de Partie
The Headland Hotel
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon £30000 / Year
Pastry Chef de Partie
The Headland Hotel

Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon £30000 / Year
Skills
Food Safety
Fast-Paced Experience
Safe Food Handling
Food Preparation
Description
The Role... 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Pastry Chef De Partie to join our team in Restaurant RenMor with it's state of the art kitchen. The Pastry Chef de Partie will be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries and desserts, ensuring that all items meet our standards of excellence in taste, presentation, and consistency.

Primary responsibilities…

  • Working alongside and assisting the Head Pasty Chef and Pastry Sous Chef to prepare, bake and present pastries desserts and other baked goods.
  • You must possess an outstanding knowledge of ingredients, seasonality, techniques and cookery.
  • Work alongside the Head Pastry chef and the team to develop a first class pastry section, preparing and presenting pastries to the highest standard, ensuring guest expectations are exceeded with every bite.
  • Ensure that recipes are always followed accurately, controlling portion size and waste.
  • Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy and statutory law.
  • Maintain strong and effective relationships with the RenMor Restaurant Manager and their front of house team.
  • Help manage heart of house service areas to include cleanliness, hygiene, stock control and wastage.
  • Engage with Sustainability Lead to ensure the Pastry department is assisting with the need to reduce waste and working to meet our sustainability targets.
  • Mentor junior pastry chefs and bakers, helping them improve their skills and understanding of pastry techniques.
  • Supervise and support the pastry team during daily operations, providing guidance and feedback to ensure productivity and morale.
Skills and experience required...

  • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, or similar role in an upscale dining environment.
  • Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating.
  • Ability to follow recipes and produce consistent results.
  • A creative flair and a passion for pastry and dessert innovation.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Culinary qualification or relevant certification in pastry arts preferred.
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices.

Salary and Contract...

This is a full-time permanent position based on a 48-hour working week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. Proof of ID will be required in the form of a Passport, National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.

Perks...

As a member of our team you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Complimentary stay after 1 year's service
  • 50% off hotel stays
  • 40% off spa products
  • 25% off spa treatments
  • Complimentary meals in each of our restaurants, once a year
  • Gym access & weekly swim session
  • Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
  • Discounted surf lessons
  • On site parking

As well as regular awards and recognition:

  • Bi-Monthly recognition awards
  • Annual festive awards event
  • Long service awards dinner
*Please note, this vacancy may close sooner than the current expiry date if a suitable candidate is found. If you are wishing to apply, please do so as soon as possible*

The Role... 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Pastry Chef De Partie to join our team in Restaurant RenMor with it's state of the art kitchen. The Pastry Chef de Partie will be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries and desserts, ensuring that all items meet our standards of excellence in taste, presentation, and consistency.

Primary responsibilities…

  • Working alongside and assisting the Head Pasty Chef and Pastry Sous Chef to prepare, bake and present pastries desserts and other baked goods.
  • You must possess an outstanding knowledge of ingredients, seasonality, techniques and cookery.
  • Work alongside the Head Pastry chef and the team to develop a first class pastry section, preparing and presenting pastries to the highest standard, ensuring guest expectations are exceeded with every bite.
  • Ensure that recipes are always followed accurately, controlling portion size and waste.
  • Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy and statutory law.
  • Maintain strong and effective relationships with the RenMor Restaurant Manager and their front of house team.
  • Help manage heart of house service areas to include cleanliness, hygiene, stock control and wastage.
  • Engage with Sustainability Lead to ensure the Pastry department is assisting with the need to reduce waste and working to meet our sustainability targets.
  • Mentor junior pastry chefs and bakers, helping them improve their skills and understanding of pastry techniques.
  • Supervise and support the pastry team during daily operations, providing guidance and feedback to ensure productivity and morale.
Skills and experience required...

  • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, or similar role in an upscale dining environment.
  • Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating.
  • Ability to follow recipes and produce consistent results.
  • A creative flair and a passion for pastry and dessert innovation.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Culinary qualification or relevant certification in pastry arts preferred.
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices.

Salary and Contract...

This is a full-time permanent position based on a 48-hour working week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. Proof of ID will be required in the form of a Passport, National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.

Perks...

As a member of our team you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Complimentary stay after 1 year's service
  • 50% off hotel stays
  • 40% off spa products
  • 25% off spa treatments
  • Complimentary meals in each of our restaurants, once a year
  • Gym access & weekly swim session
  • Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
  • Discounted surf lessons
  • On site parking

As well as regular awards and recognition:

  • Bi-Monthly recognition awards
  • Annual festive awards event
  • Long service awards dinner
*Please note, this vacancy may close sooner than the current expiry date if a suitable candidate is found. If you are wishing to apply, please do so as soon as possible*