chef London, England
Job description
Welcome to The Guardsman:
We aim to provide a reassuring, comfortable, relaxing and indulgent experience which we tailor to each individual guest as each guests' wishes are paramount.
Our Team believe in creating a community which champions individuality and encourages meaningful relationships.
They are passionate and unique. Resilient and celebratory, have balance and integrity and above all are a happy and nurturing team.
We are seeking a very skilled, experienced, and creative Pastry Chef with high-end experience, excellent communication skills and a great work ethic. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.
Your duties will include:
- Preparing a wide variety of desserts, cakes, cookies, pastries etc. following traditional and modern recipes
- Bake fresh breads and bakery items for all food & beverage areas of the hotel.
- Create a variety of seasonal VIP amenities for the hotel’s guest
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
- Always Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment
- Manage the pastry departments schedule ensuring business needs are met
- Daily preparation of afternoon tea
- Running a pastry section all by yourself
- Supporting with special ideas weekly
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
- 3 years previous experience
- Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition,
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
What we offer:
Reporting to the Head Chef the role is full time, 40 hours per week. Working to a flexible rota with a 30-minute break included.
Health and Wellbeing:
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Use of the on-site gym.
- Dedicated employee assistance programme through Health Assured.
- Wagestream financial wellbeing: stream up to 40% pay as its earned and set automatic savings to support your financial security.
Celebration:
- Complimentary overnight stay at one of the hotels to celebrate your work anniversary.
- Birthday bonanza holiday: an extra days' holiday on your birthday.
- Recommend a friend bonus: upto £750 when you recommend a friend to work at one of our properties. *
- Paid volunteering: 2-days paid volunteering with our local community charity partnerships. *
Discounts:
- Discounted hotel rooms through Preferred Hotels.
- Discounts for you and up to 5 friends at our bars and restaurants
The Standard Gear:
- 28 days holiday per year, including public and bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with annual anniversary increments.
- Meals included whilst on duty.
- A competitive salary, commensurate with the experience of the role.
- Workplace pension scheme.
(* terms and conditions apply).
If you have any or all the above qualities and are eligible to live and work in the UK, we would love to hear from you; get in touch!
Social Responsibility
The Guardsman is owned and operated by Shiva Hotels Group LLP. Shiva Hotels strive towards running its business in a socially responsible way. We recognise that we have a responsibility to play a critical role in increasing awareness and taking what positive action we can to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations.
Eligibility to Work
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
