Job Description

RHS Rosemoor Food and Beverage Department is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead and implement change to this key area of the business. With 250,000+ visitors to site our sweet offer needs to be Wow!

Your expertise will be crucial in bringing innovation, structure and competence to the department, which will enhance the visitor experience, while maintaining alignment to our budgets to ensure profitability.

You'll have the freedom to design a menu featuring seasonal cakes, desserts, and afternoon teas, utilising produce from the garden, when available.

As an enthusiastic team player, you will be eager to impart your knowledge through mentoring and training, aiming to establish shared goals with the team. If you think you have what it takes then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with a covering letter and CV either through Indeed or the RHS website https://www.rhs.org.uk/about-us/careers

Responsibilities:

Lead the pastry section in collaboration with the Lead / Head Chef. Continuously develop innovative sweet pastries, bakery products and desserts to refresh our menus and attract customers, in terms of the visitor attraction and for hospitality events. To monitor trends, account for seasonality, and utilise garden produce when available. Achieve agreed gross margin by accurately costing and delivering the inhouse bakery products. Work efficiently, identifying areas for savings through planning and reduction in wastage. Monitor ingredient stock levels to ensure levels are appropriate to produce the bakery menu. Decocate all sweet products to enhance their presentation to excite our customers and increase income. Promote the RHS behavioural framework, by encouraging a positive working ethos, high standards and collaborative working. Offer colleague guidance, via instruction to enhance skill development and promote team involvement. Engage with the senior management team to drive business growth. To have a full understanding of Allergens and their implication on the menus and the business as a whole. To adhere to the established working practices that ensure our due diligence. Record and update HACCP data required by law to uphold our due diligence. Manage the kitchen team as required, when other senior team members are away.

Qualifications / Experience

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

Qualified Chef - 706 1 and 2 or equivalent Level 2 Food Safety Allergen training / qualification
DESIRABLE:

Qualification - 706 / 3 patisserie or equivalent Level 3 Food Safety

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

Minimum two years experience in patisserie /bakery section
DESIRABLE:

Two years or more experience managing a patisserie /bakery section overseeing staff within a large volume business

SKILLS

JOB COMPETENCES / REQUIREMENTS:

Passion to deliver exceptional products and service

Ability to work on own initiative

Innovative and adaptable

Well organised in managing the section and delegating when required

Leadership qualities which foster collaborative working

Able to work through problems and find solutions

Ability to communicate clearly whilst demonstrating a high level of professionalism

Methodical, demonstrates a high level of attention to detail in approach to work

Key information

Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world's first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.

And we couldn't do this without our people. We're proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note:

We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,019.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Bakery / Pastry: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ0003433