Jobs, fresher vacancy - Pastry Chef de Partie • UK

Company: RAFFLES

UK

Job DescriptionAn 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 sectionMaintain 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 CommisMaintaining and running of kitchen in Sous chefs absenceParticipating in the service in all kitchen outlets as business demands.Supporting and checking that kitchen rotas meet demands of section business levelsUnderstanding 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.