Pastry Chef de Partie

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Food & Beverage Department at Raffles London at the OWO.

Reporting into Executive Pastry Chef you will contribute a as junior leader to promote and exemplify our values and kitchen culture.

Overseeing a section of the daily business to ensure hygiene food and service standards culture and quality are always delivered. To undertake any specific function of any Raffles kitchens/ kitchen management as delegated by the Executive Pastry Chef and Senior Sous Chef/Sous Chef and/or Head Baker.

Understands that the pastry department work as one team to support and be directly responsible for the quality production and service for pastry/dessert/bakery in all outlets within the hotel including but not limited to the restaurants events private dining and canteen.  

Specifically as the Pastry Chef de Partie your responsibilitys will include:

• Maintaining and running of section including the supervision of Demi Chef de Parties and commis on the section
• Maintain stock control ensuring that sections stock levels and production are in line with business levels.
• Be environmentally conscious and works towards a low waste operation.
• Contribute to the effective management of costs zero waste factor.
• Collating recipes for new dishes.
• working as required on a rota basis based on hotel outlet and event hours of operation.
• Ensuring that you are aware of and able to advise employees on the correct policies and procedures.
• Providing constructive and corrective feedback to Demi Chef de Parties and Commis
• Maintaining and running of kitchen in Sous chefs absence
• Participating in the service in all kitchen outlets as business demands.
• Supporting and checking that kitchen rotas meet demands of section business levels
• Understanding and communicating with supervisors if there is a need for overtime on the section.
• Working with coaching and supporting the team members on the section.
• Working with all supervisors HODs chefs and supporting departments to communicate effectively and positively the needs of the operation.

Who are we looking for

• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills both written and spoken.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
• Excellent leadership skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values.
• Previous relevant experience as Chef de Partie in a luxury/Michelin star/5star environment.
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food.

Additional Information :

Why join our Raffles team

Not only will you be joining one of the worlds best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whist on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Employee assistance program including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.  
• Fun-filled events whether thats a pub quiz team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accors extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values

Be You: Be creative innovative and enthusiastic showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role to make a tangible impact on the business.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time