Executive Pastry Chef

5 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About the Job:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Pastry Team Member. As a key member of the pastry kitchen team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional results and exceeding guest expectations.

Main Responsibilities:
  • To lead a section in the pastry kitchen to meet or exceed service standards.
  • Train and develop Demi and Commis chefs with knowledge of patisserie and baking skills.
Job Requirements:
  • HACCP - To follow day-to-day procedures including diligence, food labelling, and weekly deep clean of your section.
  • To run an environment that is clean, tidy, and organized at all times.
  • Promoting morals that encourage a team to have pride in their working environment to a high level of commitment.
  • To be able to independently plan the day-to-day running of your section effectively to meet the service by the department.
  • Supervise, train, and develop team members to the expected standards set out by the Head Pastry Chef.
  • To always strive to maintain and drive the solid consistency of the product being produced within the pastry department on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Have a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs.
  • To follow and abide by all regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skills & Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 2 & 3.
  • COSHH.
  • Hotel or restaurant background.
  • Good understanding of food, safety, hygiene.
  • General kitchen and food knowledge.
  • Good verbal and written English.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Flexible ability to respond to business and client needs.

Salary: Up to £31,952 per annum; you will also receive a service charge of £3,500 to £4,000 on top of annual salaries.

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you have not heard back from us within 7 working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful.



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