Junior Chef de Partie - Pastry - Join Our Culinary Team at The Priory Hotel
A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join our talented kitchen team. Due to growth, we are looking for a special Junior Chef de Partie -Pastry ready for a new challenge in a beautiful, luxury, boutique Country House Hotel and Restaurant. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar setting or trained in pastry. We have high standards and are looking for someone to rise to that challenge.
About Us: The Priory Hotel is a luxury hotel that is your home away from home. Guests come to unwind, relax and enjoy excellent fine dining cuisine in our Garden Room Restaurant. We are based on the gateway to the picturesque Isle of Purbeck and much desired Jurassic Coast in the beautiful market town of Wareham, Dorset. Set in 4 acres of beautifully tended gardens, we have 17 individually furnished rooms. We are proud members of the Pride of Britain collection of Hotels.
To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.thepriroyhotel.com.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Assist our Pastry chef in completing daily mise en place.
* Learn new skills working in a professional kitchen, within pastry and the main kitchen.
* Assist with the management of orders and stock for the section.
* Ensure smooth handover process to other chefs in the section.
* Ensure accurate presentation of deserts and afternoon teas, ensuring consistency week in week out as our customers have come to expect.
What We Offer:
* Enviable Working Environment: Our brand-new kitchen, installed in 2017, provides an exceptional backdrop for your culinary journey.
* Learning: An environment where cooking is still completed from scratch at the highest level. You will learn chef skills that will take you into any kitchen in the future.
* Perks and Discounts: Enjoy discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage, and discounts at other Pride of Britain properties. Benefit from discounted stays at Cornish holiday cottages.
* Staff meals: Savor free meals while on duty.
* Convenience: Free parking is available if required.
* Health and Wellbeing: Access to Hospitality Action, a charity supporting hospitality professionals.
* Team Bonding: Engage in company social events to foster camaraderie.
* Training and Development: We provide excellent training, qualifications, and career prospects.
* Relocation Assistance: Accommodation can be arranged if you're relocating for this opportunity.