Chef de Partie- Pastry ***luxury hotel***
Incredible benefits
We are recruiting for a talented and
motivated Chef de Partie - Pastry to join the culinary team at our
luxury hotel. This is a full-time position, ideal for someone with
previous experience in a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining environment.
You should be able to effectively work as part
of a fast-paced team, and have excellent communication and organisational
skills. You will report directly to the Head Pastry Chef.
Location: Kensington. London
Employment Type: Full time
Working pattern: 5 days per week / Shift work / Monday to Sunday
Salary: 31,000 Per annum + service charge
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.
The Milestone Hotel and Residences part of the Red Carnation Hotels, is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.
Key Responsibilities of Pastry Chef de Partie:
* Set up and run the pastry section
efficiently and independently.
* Assist the senior chef in the
day-to-day pastry operations.
* Prepare and present high-quality
desserts for à la carte, banqueting, and afternoon tea service.
* Ensure consistency and quality
across all pastry offerings.
* Train and mentor junior pastry
staff, sharing skills and supporting development.
* Maintain impeccable standards of
cleanliness and organisation on your section.
* Conduct ordering and stock
rotation for your area of responsibility.
* Always uphold food safety and
hygiene standards.
What are we looking for?
* Proven
experience in pastry and dessert preparation in a fine dining or luxury
hotel environment
* Strong
knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques
* Creativity
and attention to detail in presentation and flavour
* The
ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high
standards
* Excellent
time management and clean, organised work habits
* A
collaborative attitude with the ability to work both independently and as
part of a team
* Commitment
to food safety, hygiene regulations, and allergen awareness
* A
genuine passion for pastry and delighting guests through beautiful and
innovative desserts
What is in it for you?
* Holiday allowance starting at 20
days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent service charge added to
your salary every month.
* Professional, award winning
learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic recommend a friend and
family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced paid maternity leave
& paternity leave.
* 50% off on food and 25% off on
beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
* Discounted accommodation rates at
Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two paid volunteering days each
year, because we care about our community.
* Access to immediate Employee
Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
* Vibrant hotel recognition events
every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the
Quarter).
* Social and team building events
per hotel.
* Global Employee Appreciation
Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
* Free meals on duty.
* Complimentary uniform and
dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.