Position Overview
1. To lead a section in the pastry kitchen to exceed guest expectations
2. Train and develop Demi and Commis chefs with knowledge of patisserie and baking skills
What you'll get
3. Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
4. 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants at The Dorchester and Coworth Park
5. Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
6. Team members' awards and incentives schemes
7. Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
8. Life assurance cover for all team members
9. Uniform laundered complimentary
10. Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants
Please note: a points-based immigration system affecting the eligibility to apply to work in the UK has been introduced from 1 January 2021, and this role does not provide visa sponsorship. Based on this new system:
11. Applicants with Irish citizenship, an indefinite leave to enter the UK or an indefinite leave to remain in the UK are eligible to apply to work in the UK.
12. EU, EEA or Swiss citizens who already lived in the UK by 31 December 2020 need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021 and obtain a settled or pre-settled status to continue living and working in the UK after this date.
13. All other nationalities that require a visa to be eligible to work in the UK will continue. Please refer to the official government website for further information.
What you'll do
14. HACCAP – To follow the day to day procedures including; Diligence, food labelling, weekly deep clean of your section
15. To run an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all times.
16. Promoting morals that encourages a team to have pride in their working environment to a high level of commitment.
17. To be able to independently plan the day to day running of your section effectively to meet the service by the department.
18. Supervise, train and develop team members to the expected standards set out by the Head Pasty Chef.
19. To always strive to maintain and drive the solid consistency of the product being produced within the pastry dept on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
20. Have a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs.
21. To follow and abide by all regulations, policies and procedures that has been set out by Coworth Park Hotel and the Dorchester collection.
22. Ensure other team members are also made aware of these requirements and abide by them
23. Along with your main duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required
24. You may on occasion be required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs
What you'll bring
25. NVQ Level 2&3
26. COSHH
27. Hotel or restaurant background
28. Good understanding of food, safety, hygiene
29. General kitchen and food knowledge
30. Good verbal and written English
31. Good organisational skills
32. Flexible ability to respond to business and client needs