Head Pastry Chef

Are you a passionate and creative pastry chef ready to lead a dynamic team in crafting exquisite desserts and pastries? We are seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to join our culinary family. If you're driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection, possess exceptional leadership skills, and have a deep love for the art of pastry, we want to hear from you.

The duties of a Head Pastry Chef:

• Responsible for the overall running of the pastry area
• To produce and deliver a variety of dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation
• Ensure guests expectations are exceeded through consistent service and product delivery
• Support the Head Chef in creating a team environment which promotes good morale and ensures a high level of commitment and pride
• Aim to achieve required standards of food service whilst ensuring that profitability targets are met
• Provide junior members of the pastry team with support in training and development so that service and product delivery is consistent
• Ensure all statutory regulations are adhered to
• Ensure that all food is stored correctly, stocks rotated and temperature recorded in line with the Health and Safety regulations
• Ensure that exceptional standards of food service are delivered consistently
• Ensure that the pastry operates effectively on a daily basis
• Maintain sufficient level of mise en place for Lunch and Dinner service.
• Develop a close working relationship with all F&B staff, promoting team within the department and hotel
• Motivate colleagues to achieve high standards of service and performance

Skills we look for in a Head Pastry Chef:

• NVQ Level 3 as a minimum
• CIEH Level 2
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to demonstrate good food production
• Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen

The Package we offer our Head Pastry Chef:

• 28 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your Birthday
• Extra holiday day awarded annually up to first 5 years
• Service charge and tips
• Meals provided on duty
• Free on-site parking
• 50% discount on food in the restaurants across all sites
• £50 bed & breakfast stays at the hotels in the collection
• 15% discount on Spa retail
• 20% discount on Spa treatments
• Discount on other Pride of Britain hotels
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 bonus)
• Rewards and benefits platform
• Charity Events
• Online fitness and wellbeing platform
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme