Hotel Café Royal is one of Londons most iconic luxury hotels, renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences and world-class dining in the heart of Central London. The hotel offers an exquisite selection of culinary destinations across three restaurants and one bar, including the celebrated Cakes & Bubbles, created in partnership with Michelin-starred chef Albert Adri .
Our award-winning pastry team produces outstanding creations for The Gallery, Café Royal Grill, Green Bar, banqueting operations, and bespoke special events, firmly establishing Hotel Café Royal as a premier destination for fine dining and patisserie excellence.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join our dynamic pastry brigade of nearly 20 talented pastry chefs and bakers. This role is ideal for a skilled pastry professional looking to further develop their craft within a luxury hotel environment.
As Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, you will support the senior pastry chefs in the preparation and delivery of exceptional pastries, desserts, and bakery items, while also taking ownership of specific tasks and sections. You will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to the highest quality standards across all outlets.
Key Responsibilities
Assist senior pastry chefs in the daily preparation and service of pastries, desserts, and bakery items
Take responsibility for designated pastry tasks or sections, ensuring consistency and excellence
Prepare and present dishes to the highest luxury and fine dining standards
Support service across multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, and special events
Maintain exceptional standards of food hygiene, health, and safety at all times
Ensure correct storage, labeling, and stock rotation of ingredients
Work collaboratively within the pastry team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
Contribute positively to a professional, respectful, and supportive working environment
About You
Previous experience as a Pastry Commis Chef or Pastry Demi Chef de Partie within a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment
Strong technical skills in pastry, desserts, bakery, and plating
Excellent understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by hotel operations
The Benefits
Pay of up to £38,000 including service charge
Access to heavily discounted friends and family rooms rates
Two complimentary rooms nights per year (after 1 year of employment)
Up to 50% colleagues discount in all our food and beverage outlets
Colleague wellness sessions in our Akasha spa each month including osteopath, podiatrist, yoga and fitness classes (as well as staff discounts on spa treatments)
Regular social events, including our infamous Summer Party (August) and Black-Tie Annual Awards dinner (January)
Christmas celebrations, including colleague lunch, childrens party and Christmas gift
Automatic membership of the companys life assurance scheme from day one
Generous discounts on retail and dining in Central London through the West End Club app
Mental health support including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health champions in all departments
A variety of external benefits including gym discounts and free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
A wide range of both internal and external training and development programmes to support all of our colleagues career progression
The usual bits and bobs such as free meals on duty, uniform laundry, pension & holiday
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