Pastry Chef
Pastry Chef de PartieLocation: St Albans | Sector: Hospitality | Contract: Full-Time Are you a creative and passionate Pastry Chef looking to elevate your career in a luxurious 4-star countryside hotel? Quest Employment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of Hertfordshire’s premier hotels, set in the scenic surroundings of St Albans. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary flair across a range of kitchen operations including à la carte brasserie service, banqueting, conferences, and bespoke events. As Pastry Chef de Partie, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation. ? What You'll Be Doing: Designing and developing exquisite desserts, pastries, and baked goods that wow both taste buds and eyesPreparing a wide variety of pastries, cakes, and artisanal breads with precision and consistencyCrafting beautiful, on-trend plating with icings, sauces, garnishes, and decorative finishesCollaborating on exciting new menu ideas and seasonal offeringsConducting stock checks, managing ingredient orders, and ensuring accurate record-keepingWeighing and measuring ingredients to exact standards for top-tier resultsOperating a wide range of kitchen equipment safely and efficientlyMaintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety at all times ? Perks & Benefits: Exclusive staff discounts on food, beverages, and hotel accommodationBirthday treat: an extra day of holiday just for you28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays)Complimentary staff meals while on dutyFree uniform providedOngoing training and career development opportunities If you're ready to bring your pastry expertise to a dynamic kitchen and create sweet masterpieces in a stunning setting, we’d love to hear from you! Quest Employment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. In line with UK immigration and employment law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK can be considered.
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