The kitchens at the Grand Hotel are a hive of chefs using their culinary flair to create appetising dishes for all our guests. As Pastry Chef de Partie you will be a key team player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the effective running of the department.

What you will do

• Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of all pastries and afternoon tea, ensuring that all guests receive efficient service and high quality dishes
• Ensure that all dishes from that section are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes
• Ensure that set ticket times are met and communicates to management if this is not met
• Welcome and be receptive to individual customer requirements and ensure that these are satisfied in a friendly, helpful and efficient manner
• Be flexible to jump into any roll within the kitchen when needed
• Assist with the training of and supervise junior members of the kitchen brigade
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues

Ideal candidate

• Experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar role is essential, and it would be advantageous for this to have been in a hotel kitchen
• We are looking for someone with a real passion for food and the drive to succeed in a new role
• Outstanding hygiene skills are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends

Benefits:

• Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel
• 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
• Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
• Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
• Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
• Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Uniform provided