Pastry Chef de Partie (W/M)

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for aPastry Chef de Partieto join theFood & Beverage Departmentat Raffles London at the OWO.

Reporting intoExecutive Pastry Chef,you will contribute a as junior leader to promote and exemplify our values and kitchen culture.

Overseeing a section of the daily business to ensure hygiene, food and service standards, culture and quality are always delivered. To undertake any specific function of any Raffles kitchens/ kitchen management as delegated by the Executive Pastry Chef and Senior Sous Chef/Sous Chef and/or Head Baker.

Understands that the pastry department work as one team to support and be directly responsible for the quality, production and service for pastry/dessert/bakery in all outlets within the hotel including but not limited to the restaurants, events, private dining and canteen.

Specifically, as thePastry Chef de Partieyour responsibility’s will include:

• Maintaining and running of section including the supervision of Demi Chef de Parties and commis on the section
• Maintain stock control, ensuring that sections stock levels and production are in line with business levels.
• Be environmentally conscious and works towards a low waste operation.
• Contribute to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor.
• Collating recipes for new dishes.
• working as required on a rota basis based on hotel, outlet and event hours of operation.
• Ensuring that you are aware of and able to advise employees on the correct policies and procedures.
• Providing constructive and corrective feedback to Demi Chef de Parties and Commis
• Maintaining and running of kitchen in Sous chefs absence
• Participating in the service in all kitchen outlets as business demands.
• Supporting and checking that kitchen rotas meet demands of section business levels
• Understanding and communicating with supervisors if there is a need for overtime on the section.
• Working with, coaching and supporting the team members on the section.
• Working with all supervisors, HODs, chefs and supporting departments to communicate effectively and positively the needs of the operation.

Profil

• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
• Excellent leadership skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values.
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food.

Company description

Raffles London at The OWO and The OWO Residences by Raffles is the brand’s first opening in London. Raffles operates a 120 room and suites flagship hotel at the iconic Old War Office building along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences at this landmark destination on Whitehall.

Its transformative journey has seen the building reborn as The OWO, a destination including 12 distinct restaurants and bars, an immersive spa with a 20-metre indoor pool and separate vitality pool, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom.

The OWO Residences by Raffles is the first in the UK and Europe and will ensure the service hallmarks of Raffles – gracious and intuitive staff, personalised attention, and a timeless ambience – will be delivered seamlessly to residential owners. Located opposite Horse Guards on Whitehall, the property is a stone’s throw from St James’s Park and the Mall.

Award-Winning Excellence at Raffles London at The OWO :

• The Good Spa Guide, Best New Spa 2023.
• The Tatler Travel Guide, Hotel of the Year 2024.
• Worlds Best New Hotel (world top 50) 2024.
• 13th Best Hotel In the World 2024.