Join us as a Casual Pastry Chef de Partie at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024 & 2025. Number 1 in the UK Worlds Best Steak Restaurant and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success. We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Casual Pastry Chef de Partie at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership. What youll do As a Casual Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests: You will beresponsible for assisting in day-to-day production on the pastry section to ensure the smooth running of your section and to cook any food on a daily basis according to business requirements during the day. This will include ensuring daily preparations meet outlined recipes including portion size, quantity and quality; being self-motivated and patient to train and develop other kitchen team members Sometimes our guests have special requests involving dietary requirements, off-menu requests and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Pastry Chef De Partie. The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Casual Pastry Chef de Partie, but well make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel. The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. These currently set as: 6am 3pm 7am 4pm 2pm 11pm 3pm 12am What youll bring Essential Skills and Experience Pastry Techniques : Knowledge of pastry-making techniques, such as dough preparation, cake baking, and chocolate work. Food Safety : Understanding of food safety regulations (HACCP) and maintaining a clean working environment. Recipe Adherence : Ability to follow pastry recipes precisely and maintain consistency in taste and appearance. Attention to Detail : Ensure exact measurements, accurate portioning, and high standards of presentation. Time Management : Able to meet deadlines for baking and dessert preparation within service times. Basic Baking Equipment Use : Proficiency in using pastry and baking equipment like ovens, mixers, and piping tools. Physical Endurance : Able to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced pastry kitchen. Team Collaboration : Work closely with other kitchen staff to complete orders on time. Adaptability : Ability to switch between tasks quickly based on pastry kitchen needs during busy periods. Preferred Skills Specialised Pastry Knowledge : Experience with specific types of pastries (eg. tarts, macarons, or plated desserts). Decorating Skills : Ability to create visually appealing garnishes and dessert presentations using tools like piping bags, molds, or tempering chocolate. Menu Contribution : Experience in contributing to dessert or pastry menu creation. Creativity : Able to develop new dessert ideas or improve existing recipes. Dietary Adaptations : Knowledge of creating desserts that meet dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, or sugar-free). Leadership Skills : Experience training or supervising junior pastry staff. Organisation : Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and ingredients in an orderly manner. Flexible Work Hours : Willing to work during busy times, including weekends and holidays. What youll get Complimentary Stays : Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year. Discounts : Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops Employee Perks : Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers. Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers. Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations. Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend. Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

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