Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES   AT THE WORLD'S #2 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. 

Conrad London St James  is one of Hilton’s three global luxury brands and reflects the bold, inspired and personalised service we offer our guests. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.

Please note that this is a fixed-term maternity cover contract. 

A World of Rewards:

·  Salary up to £34,500  (Basic salary:£14.56/hour plus an expected average annual service charge likely to be between £4,500 - £5,000).  Based on a 39 hours contract 
·  A global travel program for team members
·  Uniforms
·  Meals whilst on duty
·  To be part of a fabulous team

The hotel located in the heart of Westminster, as well as 256 beautifully appointed bedrooms our outlets within the hotel offer its teams the opportunity to join exciting food and drink concepts, with the standards and luxury service Conrad is famous for. Supported by celebrity chef Sally Abe, they consist of: 

·  The Blue Boar Pub, opened May 2021, which is a contemporary take on a British pub 
·  The Hedgerow, the hotel’s first cocktail bar, which takes inspiration from the beauty of the traditional British countryside 
·  The Pem, a glamourous and elegant restaurant in the centre of the hotel showcasing classic British cuisine using modern techniques 
·  The Orchard, for afternoon teas and lighter meals 
·  The Executive Lounge, an exclusive space dedicated to our most valued guests, providing a higher level of luxury and personalized service.
·  Seven Meetings & Events Spaces, perfectly designed to host a wide range of gatherings and events, each space offers the same commitment to quality, luxury, and service excellence that define Conrad London St. James. 

 

A Pastry Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for operating the pastry section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while planning production and developing seasonal offerings.

What will I be doing?

·  Assist running the pastry section of the kitchen
·  Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings
·  Bring creativity to the pastry offerings
·  Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
·  Plan production to facilitate daily requirements
·  Develop appropriate seasonal menu offerings
·  Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
·  Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

 

What are we looking for?

·  A minimum of 2 years as a Pastry Chef or a Commis Chef with high volume food production
·  Approaches pastry in a creative way
·  Good communication skills
·  Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
·  Excellent grooming standards
·  Excellent planning and organising skills

 

Travel:

·  St James Park Tube Station  – District & Circle Line – across the road
·  Westminster Tube Station  – Jubilee Line (4 Mins Walk)
·  Victoria Station  (8 Mins Walk)
·  Waterloo Station  (10 Mins Walk)