Head Pastry Chef - Maidenhead - five AA Red Star award-winning hotelRight to work in the UK required - no sponsorship provided

Our client is a five AA Red Star award-winning hotel, located in the heart of London''s countryside in beautiful Berkshire, just 40 minutes from London and 25 minutes from Heathrow.

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate

Head Pastry Chef

to join their senior culinary team. This integral role involves working closely with the Executive Head Chef to create exceptional desserts and pastries, maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.We are looking for an individual with strong pastry expertise, creative flair, and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits:Salary of£42,194 per annumWorking 48 hours per week£7,500 estimated annual Tronc (non-contractual)29 days of annual leave, including bank holidaysRegular team gatherings and appreciation eventsComplimentary team mealsExclusive team rates and friends and family rates at their Luxury HotelsExclusive team rates with Relais and Chateaux properties worldwideExclusive team rates with London and Regional properties worldwideDiscounts on spa treatments and productsDiscounts on all food and beverage offerings including the Cookery School at Chewton GlenSpecial gifts based on length of serviceTeam referral programmeHealth cash planParticipation in the cycle-to-work schemeAccess to our employee assistance programmeand so much more.

Responsibilities:Take full responsibility for the pastry section, ensuring smooth operations dailyPrepare and deliver a diverse range of pastry dishes to impeccable standards of preparation, production, and presentationExceed guest expectations through consistent service and product deliveryAchieve required food service standards while meeting profitability targetsProvide leadership and support to junior pastry team members, ensuring consistent service and product qualityAdhere strictly to all statutory regulations, including health and safety protocolsMaintain proper food storage, stock rotation, and temperature recordsUphold exceptional standards of food service consistentlyDevelop strong relationships with Food and Beverage staff, promoting teamwork across departmentsMotivate colleagues to achieve and maintain high standards of service and performanceIdeal candidate:

Possess extensive experience in pastry arts, within a high-end restaurant or luxury hotelAssist the Executive Head Chef and Head Chef in overseeing all pastry kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality and consistencyEmbrace a hands-on approach, actively participating in the creation and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goodsDisplay strong leadership and communication skills, effectively managing and mentoring junior pastry team membersDemonstrate creativity and innovation in developing new pastry recipes and menu itemsShow a commitment to maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in the pastry kitchenBe adaptable and able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environmentExhibit a passion for pastry arts and a dedication to delivering memorable culinary experiences for guests

If you thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and are eager to collaborate with an exceptional team, we invite you to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!Pineapple Recruitmentare recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency.TPBN1_UKCT