We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our rosette standard kitchen team at The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, New Forest. This is a unique opportunity for an organised and detail-orientated Pastry Chef to be part of an innovative kitchen, providing input into developing new and imaginative dishes. With ongoing training and support, you will be challenged in this fast-paced kitchen but will be rewarded with significant opportunities to develop and grow within the team.
Company benefits include:
* 48 hours per week
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Free meals on duty
* Use of gym facilities at sister hotel, Careys Manor & SenSpa
* Discounted hotel stays, restaurants, spa services and products
* Friends and family discounts
* Referral bonus for recommending a friend to the team
* Enhanced annual leave for long service (5 years+)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite parking
Main Responsibilities:
* Produce high standard of desserts, petit fours, biscuits, cakes and bread for restaurant guests, afternoon teas and banquets.
* Produce dishes as per Head Chef’s instruction, maintaining consistency and high quality for our guests.
* Support and lead other chefs in your section through clear communication and delegation, and identify any training needs.
* Make sure all Mise en place meets the required high standards set by Head Chef.
* Help with the day-to-day cleaning and organisation of the kitchen, dry stores, fruit/veg stores and main cool room.
* Take a proactive role in the team, identifying and resolving issues as well as sharing ideas for improvement and development of menu options.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Experience working at a similar establishment, with ideally some experience working at three rosette level.
* Good cookery background and training, demonstrating a natural flair for pastry work with experience of chocolate work, yeast goods, ice cream and sorbet etc.
* Good communication skills and teamwork together with a can-do attitude, willing to be flexible around the demands of the business.
* Meticulously high standards and an eye for detail.
* A passion for food and ambition to achieve culinary excellence.
* High standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
* Good knowledge of food hygiene/health & safety standards/allergens.
If you are a confident and motivated Senior Pastry Chef who is passionate about delivering high standards of service and quality, then we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,500.00 per year
Apply now
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