Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Pastry Senior Chef de Partie to join the Cedric Grolet team at The Berkeley. With an independent spirit and an eye for style, The Berkeley is the epitome of modern British luxury. Rooms are furnished by leading designers. The Berkeley is perfectly positioned between Hyde Park, fashionable Knightsbridge and the residential neighbourhood of Belgravia. Its signature experiences include the famed Blue Bar, The Berkeley Bar & Terrace, and The Berkeley Café.

As a Pastry Senior Chef de Partie you will be responsible for the preparation and service of Pastry and Bakery, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. You will ensure that strict hygiene controls are kept in all Kitchen areas under your supervision and undertake any specific function of Kitchen management as delegated by the Executive Sous Chef.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the production of food and service within the Pastry.
• Check all food deliveries for quality and quantity, maintaining close liaison with the Purchasing Department.
• Participate in supervising and preparation of all baked goods, pastries and desserts in accordance with established recipes.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness of lockers, showers, toilets and changing rooms.
• Contribute to maintaining an excellent level of service in conjunction with the minimum requirement of the LQA standards at all times.

Successful candidates will demonstrate genuine dedication to The Berkeley and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a fast learner, adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. This is an exciting role for a talented individual looking for a new challenge and wanting to join a fast-paced and high-performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you:

• 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.
• Salary Sacrifice.
• Holiday Trading.
• Retail Discount.
• Health and Wellbeing Support including subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
• A dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders & 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 colleague restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
• Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing & Social Champions.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Recognition and Career Development including referral schemes and internal transfer opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.
• Preferential room rates for yourself or your family across the Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, etc.).
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

Eligibility: 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.