Job Description

Pastry Chef de Partie

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Pastry Kitchen

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The Langham, London; Europe's first Grand Hotel is currently recruiting for Pastry Chef de Partie to join our talented Pastry Kitchen team. We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome and value applications from all communities.


ABOUT THE ROLE


In the role of Pastry Chef de Partie, your key focus will be to:

be passionate and committed about the preparation and service of afternoon tea, pastries and desserts lead a section and be a team player ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel follow closely the recipe specifications to ensure consistency of pastry/desserts ensure all mise-en-place is set up accordingly

ABOUT YOU

previous similar experience in a 5 luxury hotel, with medium to large banqueting and afternoon tea offering
knowledge of chocolate work and ideally an understanding of afternoon tea operation ability to supervise a talented and eager brigade of junior chefs good interpersonal and communication skills ability to multi-task and work under pressure excellent attention to detail food safety training along with relevant culinary qualifications

YOUR BENEFITS


Financial Wellbeing

Paid Overtime Discretionary Service Charge 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service Access to Wagestream - a salary advance benefit Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments Up to 750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus Seasonal Travelcard loan A subsidised taxi journey (20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs Company pension plan Life insurance Discounts in various high street and online shops

Mental Wellbeing

Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7) Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant Uniform supplied and laundered or if non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided * Enhanced Sick