Pastry Chef

To be responsible for the effective management of the Kitchen Pastry section for the greatest enjoyment of the guests and maximum profit contribution to the hotel.

• To help manage the smooth and efficient operation of the pastry section within the kitchen, ensuring the Hotel’s reputation for food quality is always maintained.

• Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is to the standard required by the Hotel and its guests.

• Contributing to the development of the hotel’s business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotel’s business and market position.

• Helping the Head Chef manage the pastry culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.

• Ensuring Company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to resolve problems.

• Ensuring the hotel complies with all matters relating to food hygiene regulations, environmental health laws and all other relevant legislation.

• Ensuring the Hotel’s 5

• hygiene score is maintained.

• Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times.

• Ensuring all kitchen employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to meet the Hastings’ standard.

• Ensuring Hastings’ quality standards and procedures are fully understood, implemented and regularly reviewed, and that formal and informal feedback is delivered to ensure continual improvement.

• Conducting team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards required, targets and company information.

• Ensuring all kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and presented to the Hastings’ standard.

• Working effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

• Carrying out any other duties as required., Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast… and the interactions they had with our staff.It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification… we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey.As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry.

You will be a creative, experienced Pastry Chef with flare and talent., * Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths

• NVQ Level 2 in Patisserie and Confectionery

Required Criteria

• Good communication skills

• A clean and tidy appearance

• Must have excellent attention to detail

• Right to Work in the United Kingdom

• Must have previous experience at a similar level gained within a high quality catering operation

• Must have NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and hold a recognised current Food Hygiene Certificate

Closing Date Tuesday 4th March, 2025

We offer arrange of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.

The successful candidate can expect to work 35 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out seven including weekends. Typical shift patterns are 11am to 7pm and 12pm to 10pm.

The salary for this full-time position is £26,500 per annum.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development. For further details about our employee benefits click here .

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