Position: Head Pastry chef (open kitchen)
Operation: Award Winning Restaurant / Boutique Hotel
Location: Central London
Salary: £35k to £40k pa (basic / tronc package)
Working Hrs: 7 Shifts over 5 Days
Company Info
Exclusive Boutique Hotel and Restaurant with Cocktail Lounge attracts an A list crowd; gaining an unrivalled reputation since launch with ongoing press and media interest.
Acclaimed, trend setting Michelin star Executive Chef with brigade of 45; high spec open kitchen with breakfast / brunch, lunch and dinner menus showcasing ingredients-focused cooking (bold, contemporary, healthy and seasonal) including team of 6 in the pastry kitchen.
Food style: modern European with International accents
approximately. 400 to 500 plus covers per day (up to 250 for dinner) and exclusive hire and private parties
Role Description
Working closely with the Executive and Head chef team – key responsibilities incl:
Menu design and development ( specifications , costings, tastings – embracing new trends and techniques)
In charge of the pastry kitchen operation with team of 6 (good stability / retention)
Daily production – all in-house: fine desserts, Petit fours, ice creams, biscuits, confectionery, sugar and chocolate work (a la Carte, private dining, afternoon tea)
Daily stock control, ordering from premium suppliers, wastage management
Hiring and pastry team development
Own Professional Development – modern techniques, kitchen management, inventory and people management
Company culture: forward-thinking, strong team culture, work-life balance ethos
Desired Attributes
experience gained in high end London restaurants / members clubs
Good all round skill set with proactive / positive management style – innovative approach to menu development, creative with strong eye for detail
Salary and Benefits
Start salary: £35,000 – £40,000 pa (basic / tronc package)
Permanent full time contract subject to standard 3 months probationary period
Shift pattern: 7 Shifts over 5 Days
Benefits: ongoing in-house development; courses as required; regular performance related salary reviews; workplace pension option; 28 days paid annual leave; staff discounts; cycle to work scheme; FAM trips and team excursions; laundered uniform; meals on duty
Immediate start available / able to accommodate notice
In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – Verification of Documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process
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