Join us as a Pastry Sous Chef at Coworth Park, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story., + You will be responsible for supervising our pastry Chef de Partie's and other junior chefs to ensure assigned tasks are completed at the highest standard, as well as cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment during their day. This will include controlling and maintaining budgeted food and recipe costs; inventory and purchasing of food items, kitchen supplies all to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience.
+ Sometimes our guests have special requests involving dietary restrictions, food preferences and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Sous Chef and the team.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Pastry Sous Chef, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.
+ Previous experience within a similar role and environment such as AA Rosette or Michelin background
+ Knowledge of chocolate and sugar work
+ Experience in bread making
+ Relevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
+ Experience in menu development
+ Experience in ordering systems and cost processes
+ Excellent IT skills
+ Understanding of COSHH
+ Team leader and excellent communicator
+ Hands on team player
+ Experience of training and coaching a team
+ Flexible approach to respond to the needs of the business and clients
+ Good interpersonal skills
+ Well presented
Our Hotels
We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.
Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.
Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection is a core belief of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment within our company where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. We are proud of each and every one of our employees and promote a sense of belonging that transcends all else.
+ Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
+ 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants
+ Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
+ Team members' awards and incentives schemes
+ Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
+ Life assurance cover for all team members
+ Uniform laundered complimentarily
+ Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurant.
+ Occupational Health, including subsidised massage treatments and health clinics