Chef de Partie - Pastry

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a Chef de Partie to work within the pastry and bakery department, supporting the Sous Chef and Chocolatier, and assisting to guide the team in this busy and highly demanding position. The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for their food and beverage offerings and service, alongside creativity and combining the best ingredients with tradition and innovation. The Pastry, Bakery, and Chocolate contribution to the F&B experience is fundamental and highly regarded, creating memorable tasting experiences.

An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.

Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits.

Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assisting with the day-to-day management of the operations including the rosters, assigning duties, and giving the team the opportunity to attend activities and training.
2. Supervising, managing, and guiding a team and allocating work to them according to skill level and then planning training and initiatives for them to grow and improve.
3. Check orders and requisitions against budgeted costs.
4. Maintain technical worksheets, recipes, and costings are up to date.
5. Ensuring health and hygiene procedures alongside health and safety requirements are met.

General Requirements:

1. Extensive technical knowledge of current culinary trends and a high level of creativity.
2. Experience of approx. 3 years within a 5* hotel, pastry section, or bakery, restaurant (or similar) and managing or supervising a team.
3. Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
4. Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
5. Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.