Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join our talented Pastry Kitchen team. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome and value applications from all communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In the role of Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, your key focus will be to:

• be passionate and committed about the preparation and service of Award Winning Afternoon Tea, pastries and desserts for Chez Roux Menu
• ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times
• ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel
• follow closely the recipe specifications to ensure consistency of pastry/desserts
• ensure all mise-en-place is set up accordingly

ABOUT YOU

• previous similar experience in a 5* luxury hotel, with medium to large banqueting and afternoon tea offering
• knowledge of chocolate work and ideally an understanding of afternoon tea operation
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• excellent attention to detail
• food safety training along with relevant culinary qualifications

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Paid Overtime
• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops

Mental Wellbeing

• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered or if non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers