Pastry Chef

Description

Pastry Chef - take ownership of pastry in a Rosette-standard hotel kitchen, earning 33,000 + Service Charge in Brentwood, Essex.

Are you looking for a role where you can bring your own ideas to desserts, afternoon teas and special events? This Pastry Chef opportunity in Brentwood, Essex offers creative responsibility, a 40-hour contract and affordable accommodation within a well-established independent hotel.

What's in it for you?

33,000 salaryApproximately 100- 200 service charge per month, depending on business levels40-hour contract over five daysLive-in accommodation in Brentwood, Essex for 280 per month, plus a share of utility billsFree on-site parkingThe opportunity to become the pastry specialist within a seven person kitchen teamA varied operation covering afternoon tea, restaurant dining and weddingsScope to contribute ideas and develop the pastry offeringYour new role

As Pastry Chef, you'll take responsibility for the pastry section and work closely with the wider hotel kitchen team in Brentwood, Essex. You'll produce desserts and baked items for between 20 and 70 afternoon teas each day, alongside restaurant service and weddings for up to 100 guests.

You will:

Prepare and present desserts, cakes, pastries and afternoon-tea itemsHelp develop seasonal desserts and new pastry ideasPlan daily preparation around bookings and event requirementsMaintain consistency across individual and high-volume productionCater confidently for allergies and dietary requirementsManage pastry stock, ordering, rotation and wasteMaintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanlinessSupport the wider kitchen during busy services and eventsWhat we're looking for

The successful Pastry Chef will have previous pastry experience and be comfortable organising their own section while remaining part of a close-knit brigade.

You'll also need:

Strong pastry, baking and dessert-preparation skillsCreativity and a keen eye for presentationExperience working with fresh ingredientsThe ability to manage several services and deadlinesConfidence working independently when requiredGood allergen and food-safety knowledgeA reliable, organised and team-focused approachIf this Pastry Chef role in Brentwood, Essex sounds like the right move for you, apply now.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49028 / INDCHEFS

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5418977871