Pastry Chef de Partie

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club is a Jacobean-style manor house set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside in Ware Hertfordshire. Wood-panelled libraries and cozy fireplaces coexist with modern amenities, renovated event spaces and discerning service. Marriott International has long believed in the power of our associates to shape our future. And now, part of that exciting future could be yours.

The primary focus of the role is to:

• Exhibit creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas.
• Work to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
• Develop and train the team to improve results while maintaining standards.
• Ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

Experience:

• 4 years' experience in culinary (Pastry), food and beverage, or related professional area.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Cooking: Ability to prepare and present meals utilizing culinary principles, standards, techniques and equipment (e.g., grilling, sautéing, broiling, baking, using decorative food displays, following recipes).
• Food Production and Presentation: Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing and presenting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques and sanitation standards.
• Number Facility: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Originality: The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Education or Certification:

• Good level of English essential.
• Diploma or degree from accredited university in culinary arts (Pastry) or NVQ or related major.
• Food Safety certification essential.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.