About us...
Fairmont Windsor Park is a
beautiful, heartfelt retreat surrounded by 40 acres of English countryside that
blends iconic heritage with modern elegance.
Our five-star hotel includes 251 luxurious bedrooms and suites accompanied
by 7 restaurants and bars offering an unrivalled dining experience. The spa and wellness facilities are inspired
by nature and the hotel has state of the art conference facilities.
A bit about what you will do...
The role of Head Pastry Chef at Fairmont Windsor park
is to Supervise day-to-day
activities of the Pastry Kitchen, communicate objectives, and assign/schedule
work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
We are looking for someone with fine dining experience who does not miss
the smallest details but also someone who loves to give our guests those
memorable moments.
* Manage
day-to-day pastry activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance
and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and
regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
* Educate
and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviours,
and governmental regulations. Ensure staff have the tools, training, and
equipment to carry out their duties.
* Develop
pastry design and concepts for all food outlets, and catering events. Monitor
competitor and industry trends.
* Develop,
test, and cost out new recipes and menu items for the Pastry Shop/Bakery and
other F&B outlets. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all
products prepared for the Pastry /Bakery, and for all outside orders
More about you...
* At least
5 years in a Head pastry chef role. Must have
* certifications
and permits as required by local governmental agencies, including Food
* Hygiene
Level 3 and Health & Safety Certificates.
* Completion
of a degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
* Experience
in High level banqueting for +500 pax
* Experience
in Michelin level Dining
* Excellent
command of the English language
* Ability
to understand guests' service needs.
* Financially
astute, Cost awareness
* Strong
communication skills, verbal, listen and writing
* Innovative,
pro-active and reliable
* Highly
Creative in terms of quality/presentation of food
* Leadership
and Team builder
What’s in it for you…
Competitive salary
Holiday – 28 days holiday,
enhanced after 5 years of service.
But there’s more...
* Free
meals on duty.
* Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on
duty.
* Free limited shuttle service between the hotel and Heathrow
Terminal 5 and Egham Station.
* Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora
Hotels.
* Food and
beverage discounts.
* Christmas
gifts and employee parties.
* Introduce
a friend scheme.
* Cycle 2
work scheme.
* UK
attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
* Taste
card.
* Life
assurance scheme.
* Wage
stream.
* Employee
assistance programme.
* Arora
star employee recognition.
* Long
service recognition award.
Grow with us...
We are growing rapidly and with growth comes
advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting
opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and
brands.