Hotel Pastry Chef

Job Description

Hotel Pastry Chef - The Botanical Rooms Up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus tronc and fantastic benefits Temporary Staff Accommodation Available Our Senior Pastry Chef de Partie We’re on the lookout for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie, to join our Botanical Rooms kitchen team and work alongside our Head Chef to serve delicious and creative desserts, bakery and pastry items, designed to elevate our guests’ experience during afternoon tea or after dinner. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Botanical Rooms Head Chef to manage and develop the pastry section, utilising the estate’s fresh ingredients and actively participating in menu development. Execute and oversee the creation of our pastries and desserts, with exceptional attention to detail. Effectively communicate with the wider Botanical Rooms team and ensure orders are executed in a timely and high-quality fashion. Foster a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment, encouraging teamwork and professional growth. Assist in inventory management, ordering, and maintaining quality control of pastry ingredients. Mentor and train junior kitchen staff, contributing to the development of a cohesive culinary team. What we can offer A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes. Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments. Enjoy shopping in both our shops on the estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases. Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants. Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay. Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family. A team that knows how to have fun with monthly team activities and Estate-wide team events. Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts. Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team. What we’re looking for Proven experience in a similar senior pastry role, preferably within a high-end restaurant or luxury establishment. Demonstrated knowledge of pastry and dessert techniques, including sugar and chocolate. Demonstrated attention to detail and high standards of food knowledge. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring both taste and presentation are perfectly executed. Passion for food and a strong commitment to using fresh ingredients. Leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a kitchen team. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining your professionalism and team cohesion. Where you’ll be working - The Botanical Rooms Showcasing the best of high-end, contemporary British food, The Botanical Rooms offers a luxurious experience for our diners. All dishes are created using produce from the estate and our local suppliers, served in our beautiful 60 cover restaurant. #J-18808-Ljbffr