The Hotel is known for its spectacular attention to detail that ensures a bespoke, luxurious experience for its guests. Whether it is the 86,000 Italian-glass beads in the chandelier that hangs from the top of the building or the plush upholstery and wallpapers, the meticulous design sense is ubiquitous in maintaining an uplifted ambience. The Roseate Reading was originally Shire Hall for the Berkshire County Council. The building, along with its wide hallways, vaulted ceilings, cornice mouldings and the original lift shaft, have all been precisely restored to their original glory. To revive the old world charm of the Shire Hall, its council chamber, Eden along with its imposing fireplace and elaborate wood carvings on the doors and mantlepiece have all been restored to their past beauty. One of the top hotels in Reading, The Roseate Reading is a culmination of opulence and warmth.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry team and drive excellence in dessert and
baked goods preparation. The Head Pastry Chef will be responsible for designing
innovative pastry menus, ensuring high-quality pastry production, overseeing
day-to-day pastry kitchen operations, coordinating workflow, and leading a team
of pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and update dessert and
pastry menus in alignment with seasonal ingredients and current pastry trends
while maintaining cost efficiency.
* Oversee all aspects of pastry
kitchen operations, including baking, decorating, and plating to ensure
consistency and high standards.
* Train, mentor, and manage pastry
kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
* Ensure compliance with food
safety regulations, hygiene standards, and health & safety protocols
specific to pastry preparation.
* Monitor stock levels, manage
pastry-specific inventory, and control costs to maximize profitability.
* Assist in setting food cost
budgets, analysing financial reports, and implementing cost-saving strategies
within the pastry department.
Requirements:
* Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
and kitchen management best practices.
* Exceptional leadership, organizational, and
communication skills.
* Ability to create innovative and high-quality
dishes while maintaining efficiency.
* Experience in budget management, food cost
control, and inventory management.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
high-pressure environment.
* Passion for the culinary arts and commitment
to delivering outstanding dining experiences.
* Proficiency in menu engineering and
cost-effective ingredient sourcing.
* Familiarity with modern cooking techniques and
industry trends.
Package benefits:
* * Additional holiday
day off for your child first day at primary school
* Recognition for
every year of service anniversary including complimentary stay and
additional holiday day after 3rd year of service
* Employee
Assistance Program
* Meals on duty
* Provision and
laundry of uniform
* Employee
recognition awards
* Performance review
and personal development plan
* Internal transfer
and promotion opportunities
* Support in the
development of your career
* Preferential
room rates within the hotel group for yourself and family & friends
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to
apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa. In line
with the requirements set by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all
applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of
the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment
process.