Pastry Senior Chef de Partie in London

We are seeking an exceptional Pastry Senior Chef de Partie to join the Claridge’s team.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance.

Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service.

There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s.

The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as "annexe to Buckingham Palace".

Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.

The Pastry Kitchen is responsible for the preparation and service of food within the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and our luxury event space, catering for around 1000 people per day.

Seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce are the hallmarks of our dining menus.

Simply delicious, and deliciously simple.

As a Pastry Senior Chef de Partie, your main duties will be to

• Prepare ingredients for and during service working alongside the Pastry team
• Assist the Head Pastry Chef in being responsible for the management of all pastry and Bakery production to clients within the Hotel.
• Ensure that the highest standards are maintained in the preparation of food
• Instruct, brief and supervise the Chef de Parties and the brigade in their daily tasks, assist them in their preparation of food.
• Participate in supervising and preparation of all baked goods pastries and desserts in accordance with established recipes.
• Maintain high levels of communication between Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties at all times, in particular ensuring special messages / requests are dealt with promptly.
• Prepare food requisitions in accordance with daily routine, taking into account advance planning, special bookings and staffing levels.
• Ensure that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy
• Maintain a positive relationship with the kitchen and front of house team
• Successful candidates for our Pastry Senior Chef de Partie opportunity will:
• Experience as a chef de partie or higher within a fast-paced pastry kitchen environment
• Ability to demonstrate advanced patisserie skills, including chocolate tempering
• 5-star experience in a similar position is essential for this role
• Passion for food and quality products, and ingredients
• Be a team player with good communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

• Financial Stability
• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
• Recognition and Career Development
• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.
• Memorable experiences
• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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