An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Food & Beverage Department at Raffles London at the OWO.
Reporting into Executive 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 the Pastry Chef de Partie your 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.
Who are we looking for?
- 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.
- Previous relevant experience as Chef de Partie in a luxury/Michelin star/5star environment.
- A creative approach to the production of high-quality food.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
- To work as required on a rota basis.
- A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.
- An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
Desirable
- Previous experance at a demi chef de partie level or higher.
- Ability to confidently lead and run a section.
- Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.
Why join our Raffles team?
Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
- Staff meals whist on duty.
- Free dry cleaning for uniform.
- Employer pension contribution of 3%
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Life Assurance 1x salary
- Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
- Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
- Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
- Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
- Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
- Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.
What are the Raffles Values?
Respect: We value the needs ideas and individuality of others; we treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
Empowerment: We have the authority to take initiative and anticipate moments to create unforgettable experiences.
Excellence: We make genuine connections and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
