Pastry Chef de Partie

We are seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Pastry Kitchen team at Claridge’s. 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.

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.

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

• Prepare ingredients for and during service working alongside the Pastry team
• Ensure that the highest standards are maintained in the preparation of food
• Manage and support a team of Commis Chefs and Demi Chef de Parties on the section
• 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 Chef de Partie opportunity will:

• Have experience as a chef de partie or higher within a fast paced pastry kitchen environment
• Demonstrate advanced patisserie skills including chocolate tempering
• Have 5-star experience in a similar position
• Show a passion for food and quality products and ingredients
• Be a team player with good communication skills
• Be able to work in a high pressured environment
• Exhibit 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.

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.