Pastry Chef de Partie
Location: 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 Hertfordshires 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 la carte brasserie service, banqueting, conferences, and bespoke events. As Pastry Chef de Partie, youll 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 eyes
* Preparing a wide variety of pastries, cakes, and artisanal breads with precision and consistency
* Crafting beautiful, on-trend plating with icings, sauces, garnishes, and decorative finishes
* Collaborating on exciting new menu ideas and seasonal offerings
* Conducting stock checks, managing ingredient orders, and ensuring accurate record-keeping
* Weighing and measuring ingredients to exact standards for top-tier results
* Operating a wide range of kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
* Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety at all times
Perks & Benefits:
* Exclusive staff discounts on food, beverages, and hotel accommodation
* Birthday treat: an extra day of holiday just for you
* 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
* Complimentary staff meals while on duty
* Free uniform provided
* Ongoing 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, wed 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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