Chef de Partie - Pastry

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection (Red Carnation Hotels); London; On-site; GBP 30,000

Job description

Chef de Partie- Pastry ***luxury hotel in London***

Incredible benefits

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie- Pastry to join our family on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in a culinary environment as a Pastry Chef de Partie with over 2 years’ experience. The Ideal candidate would have the ability to confidently oversee specific kitchen sections and with a proven track record of upholding the highest standards of culinary excellence and contributing to the overall success of the dining experience. This position reports to the Head Chef.

Location: The Rubens at the Palace, Victoria, London

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)

Salary: £30,000 per annum + service charge

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world. We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellence in employee conditions.

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, part of the Red Carnation Hotels, is a stunning five-star property located in the heart of London’s Victoria and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. This wonderful hotel has been fully refurbished and features 161 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a range of Food and Beverage outlets including The English Grill Restaurant, The Curry Room Restaurant, The New York Bar, The Palace Lounge and Champagne Bar, as well as 9 well-equipped function rooms.

Key Responsibilities of a Chef de Partie- Pastry:

• Organize and prepare your pastry section each day, ensuring all tools and ingredients are ready for service.
• Support senior chefs in the preparation and execution of desserts and pastries, ensuring high-quality results.
• Prepare a variety of sophisticated desserts for afternoon tea, ensuring they meet luxury hotel standards.
• Guide and train junior members of the team in pastry techniques and kitchen standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to health and safety regulations in your section.
• Keep your section clean, efficient, and well-stocked, ensuring smooth service.
• Manage inventory and order necessary ingredients, ensuring your section is always fully stocked with quality supplies.

What are we looking for?

• Over 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, with a strong background in high-end pastry production.
• Exceptional skills in pastry techniques including creating a range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods, with an emphasis on quality and creativity.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, guide, and support junior staff members in their pastry development.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage your section, including overseeing daily production, section ordering, and maintaining a clean, orderly workspace.
• Creativity and passion for pastry arts and an understanding of the luxurious expectations that come with a high-end hotel environment.
• Attention to detail in every aspect of pastry production, from presentation to taste.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional, award-winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel.
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.