Senior Pastry Chef de Partie - London

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Senior Chef de Partie to join our team at The Arts Club in Mayfair. Your expertise in preparing a variety of mouthwatering desserts and pastries, combined with your creative flair in developing unique tastes and recipes, will be essential in delighting our customers. As an ideal candidate, you should have a strong background in culinary arts, leadership and a genuine passion for creating sweet and delectable treats. Join us in creating memorable moments through the art of pastry-making.

Responsibilities

Prepare, produce, and present all pastry and dessert items to the highest quality and presentation standards

Support a talented pastry team in daily operations, assist in mentoring junior team members, and ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and creativity.

Assist in the daily preparation, service, and efficient operation of the pastry section across various outlets

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance in all pastry products

Uphold rigorous food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness practices in accordance with HACCP and company standards

Support the training and development of junior pastry staff, leading by example and sharing technical knowledge

Collaborate with the Head Pastry Chef to develop new menu items, seasonal offerings, and bespoke desserts for events - contributing creative ideas, conducting tastings, and assisting with trials and implementation

Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock rotation, ordering, and cost control

Ensure equipment and kitchen areas are maintained in excellent condition

Requirements and Skills

Proven experience as Pastry Senior Chef de Partie or relevant role

Great attention to detail and creativity

Organizing and leadership skills

Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.

In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition

Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.

As a Pastry Senior Chef de Partie you will gain:

• Private medical benefits
• Discount in over 800 retail outlets
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced sickness pay
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Uniform laundry service
• Opportunities for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee assistance programme

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants either must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. THIS JOB DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

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