At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning pastries and desserts for a popular neighbourhood restaurant.
- Company: Exciting restaurant re-launching with a Michelin Star chef at the helm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, four-day work week, and a chance to showcase your creativity.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic kitchen brigade and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and elevate your pastry skills in a fine dining environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-end restaurants and strong organisational skills required.
Job Description
We are looking for a PastryChef to join our brigade of chefs (pre-opening) for the re-launch of our hugely popular neighbourhood restaurant, due to re-open early in 2019.
The successful Sous Chef will be offered a starting salary of up to £28,000
Job Brief
Pastry Chef
Brigade of 10
Re-opening
Seasonal British menus
4 day working week
We will be offering seasonal British menus throughout the year, with all dishes created on site using fresh produce, sourced locally where possibly.
Our Head Chef joins from a Michelin Star kitchen – we will be offering dishes that are refined, and considered ‘fine dining’. As Pastry Chef, you will possess excellent organisational & communication skills.
We require a Pastry Chef that is strong on the paperwork. As well as being active during service, you will be heavily involved in ordering, costings and planning of weekly rotas for staff.
The ideal Pastry Chef will come from a well-known, high end restaurant background.
Our restaurant will seat 80 guests and we expect to cater for up to 120 guests per day.
Contact Details:
Collins King & Associates Limited Recruitment Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Collins King & Associates Limited
✨Know Your Pastry Basics
Brush up on your pastry techniques and be ready to discuss your favourite recipes. The interviewers will likely want to know about your experience with seasonal British menus, so have a few examples of dishes you've created in the past that highlight your skills.
✨Show Off Your Organisational Skills
Since the role requires strong paperwork skills, come prepared with examples of how you've managed ordering, costings, and staff rotas in previous positions. Being able to demonstrate your organisational prowess will set you apart from other candidates.
✨Communicate Clearly
As communication is key in a brigade, practice articulating your thoughts clearly. Be ready to explain how you work with others in a kitchen environment, especially under pressure. This will show that you can thrive in a fast-paced setting.
✨Bring Your Passion for Fine Dining
Express your enthusiasm for fine dining and the culinary arts during the interview. Share your experiences working in high-end restaurants and what you love about creating refined dishes. This passion will resonate with the interviewers and show that you're a great fit for their team.
