We are recruiting for a talented andmotivated Chef de Partie - Pastryto join the culinary team at ourluxury hotel.This is a full-time position, ideal for someone withprevious experience in a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining environment.You should be able to effectively work as partof a fast-paced team, and have excellent communication and organisationalskills. You will report directly to the Head Pastry Chef.
Location: Kensington. London
Employment Type: Full time
Working pattern:5 days per week / Shift work / Monday to Sunday
Salary: 31,000 Per annum + service charge
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds. Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. The Milestone Hotel and Residences part of the Red Carnation Hotels , is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.
Key Responsibilities of Pastry Chef de Partie:
- Set up and run the pastry sectionefficiently and independently.
- Assist the senior chef in theday-to-day pastry operations.
- Prepare and present high-qualitydesserts for à la carte, banqueting, and afternoon tea service.
- Ensure consistency and qualityacross all pastry offerings.
- Train and mentor junior pastrystaff, sharing skills and supporting development.
- Maintain impeccable standards ofcleanliness and organisation on your section.
- Conduct ordering and stockrotation for your area of responsibility.
- Always uphold food safety andhygiene standards.
What are we looking for?
- Provenexperience in pastry and dessert preparation in a fine dining or luxuryhotel environment
- Strongknowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques
- Creativityand attention to detail in presentation and flavour
- Theability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining highstandards
- Excellenttime management and clean, organised work habits
- Acollaborative attitude with the ability to work both independently and aspartof a team
- Commitmentto food safety, hygiene regulations, and allergen awareness
- Agenuine passion for pastry and delighting guests through beautiful andinnovative desserts
What are we looking for?
- Provenexperience in pastry and dessert preparation in a fine dining or luxuryhotel environment
- Strongknowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques
- Creativityand attention to detail in presentation and flavour
- Theability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining highstandards
- Excellenttime management and clean, organised work habits
- Acollaborative attitude with the ability to work both independently and aspartof a team
- Commitmentto food safety, hygiene regulations, and allergen awareness
- Agenuine passion for pastry and delighting guests through beautiful andinnovative desserts
What is in it for you?
- Holiday allowance starting at 20days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent service charge added toyour salary every month.
- Professional, award winninglearning and development opportunities from day one.
- Fantastic recommend a friend andfamily bonus scheme worth up to £600.
- Enhanced paid maternity leave& paternity leave.
- 50% off on food and 25% off onbeverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
- Discounted accommodation rates atRed Carnation Hotels worldwide.
- Two paid volunteering days eachyear, because we care about our community.
- Access to immediate EmployeeAssistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
- Vibrant hotel recognition eventsevery month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of theQuarter).
- Social and team building eventsper hotel.
- Global Employee AppreciationParty, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
- Free meals on duty.
- Complimentary uniform anddry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal OpportunitiesEmployer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
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