Pastry Chef in Oxford

Parsonage Grill, belonging to the five-star Old Parsonage Hotel, is famous for its intimate, bohemian and clubby atmosphere.

The menu philosophy focuses on using the best local produce available to create a menu of sophisticated yet simple British dishes.

Parsonage Grill is part of ‘The Oxford Collection’; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant & Bar, and Quod Restaurant & Bar.

We have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.

We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish.

We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers.

As a member of the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team at the Parsonage Grill, taking responsibility for the pastry section and working alongside the Head Chef in the wider management of the kitchen operation.

The ideal candidate will

• Work alongside the Head Chef in overseeing the pastry operation and supporting the wider kitchen team
• Ensure consistency in delivering the Restaurant’s high standards across all pastry, afternoon tea and dessert dishes
• Be passionate and knowledgeable about food, pastry, seasonality and quality ingredients
• Have the ability to lead, inspire and motivate people
• Have excellent interpersonal communication, coaching and teamwork
• Be able to work efficiently under pressure with effective time management skills
• Have a knowledge of current Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Food Hygiene and Allergens legislation
• Have experience within a similar senior pastry role, ideally within a 5-star luxury environment

Typical duties of this role are

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the pastry section during preparation and service
• Develop and maintain recipe, presentation and portion specifications, ensuring consistency & high standards
• Maintain prep levels appropriate to service and ensure the section operates in an efficient and timely manner
• Assist the Head Chef with the development of new recipes and menus for the pastry section, with an emphasis on seasonality and local ingredients
• Ensure deliveries are put away promptly and stock is rotated using the First In First Out method, checking ‘Use by Dates’
• Assist the Head Chef with monthly stock takes, including accurate stock quantities, wastage, orders, deliveries and portion control
• Lead, support and develop chefs working within the pastry section, ensuring standards and procedures are consistently followed
• Attend and participate in team meetings and play an active role in the wider management and smooth running of the kitchen

We offer a sensible shift pattern, across a 45-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £17.25 per hour, £40,365.00 per annum, including non-contractual tronc (service charge).

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Pastry Chef Benefits

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities to develop within the Company
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Team awards and prizes
• Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service

Interviews and a working trial will take place in Oxford as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.