Pastry Chef de Partie

Hotel Café Royal is one of Londons finest luxury hotels, offering an exquisite selection of dining experiences across three restaurants and one bar, including a partnership with Michelin-starred chef Albert Adri at Cakes & Bubbles. Our pastry team produces exceptional creations for Barbounia, the Grill Room, Green Bar, banqueting, and special events, establishing us as a premier destination for fine dining in Central London.

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our award-winning team of nearly 20 pastry chefs and bakers. In this role, you will support senior chefs in delivering outstanding pastries, desserts, and bakery items while taking on independent responsibilities for designated tasks and sections. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a dedication to quality, and the flexibility to manage various pastry preparations across our hotels outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently oversee a designated pastry section, maintaining high standards in quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Collaborate closely with the senior pastry chefs to prepare signature pastries and desserts for all outlets, including Cakes & Bubbles.
• Create innovative pastry items for special events and banqueting functions, catering to unique themes and guest requests.
• Train and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging skill development within the team.
• Support the pastry team in conducting daily inventory checks and stock control to ensure efficient resource management.
• Maintain a pristine and organized workstation, adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Communicate effectively with chefs across departments, including the banqueting and restaurant teams, to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Contribute ideas for new desserts and pastries, actively participating in menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Stay current on industry trends and techniques, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Pastry Chef de Partie role within a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment.
• Exceptional skill in pastry arts, with proficiency in dessert preparation, bakery, and plating.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards, with a commitment to upholding these practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach, fostering a positive working environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required by hotel operations.

The Benefits:

• Pay of up to £38,000 including service charge
• Access to heavily discounted friends and family rooms rates across the Set Hotels
• Two complimentary rooms nights per year in London, Paris or Amsterdam (after 1 year of employment)
• Up to 50% colleagues discount in all our food and beverage outlets
• Colleague wellness sessions in our Akasha spa each month including osteopath, podiatrist, yoga and fitness classes (as well as staff discounts on spa treatments)
• Regular social events, including our infamous Summer Party (August) and Black-Tie Annual Awards dinner (January)
• Christmas celebrations, including colleague lunch, childrens party and Christmas gift
• Automatic membership of the companys life assurance scheme from day one
• Generous discounts on retail and dining in Central London through the West End Club app
• Mental health support including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health champions in all departments
• A variety of external benefits including gym discounts and free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• A wide range of both internal and external training and development programmes to support all of our colleagues career progression
• The usual bits and bobs such as free meals on duty, uniform laundry, pension & holiday

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