About this role
What you’ll do…
Prepare and present pastries, desserts, breads and other sweet items to our recipes and standards.Set up your section properly before service and keep it organised, clean and ready throughout the shift.Work closely with the Chef de Partie and senior pastry team to deliver consistent quality, taste and presentation.Check ingredients, equipment and mise en place before service, raising issues early rather than letting them become problems.Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures at all times, keeping accurate records where needed.Help manage stock rotation, daily requisitions and storage so ingredients stay fresh and waste stays low.Support menu changes, special events and new dishes, bringing ideas and being open to feedback.Look after kitchen equipment and report anything that needs repairing.Help new team members find their feet and share what you know as your confidence grows.Jump into other sections when the kitchen needs you - no egos, just good teamwork. What we’re looking for…
Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.Passion for hospitality - whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.You’ll have some experience in a professional pastry kitchen, bakery or hotel kitchen and a good grounding in basic pastry techniques.You care about detail, consistency and presentation, but you can also work with pace when service gets busy.You understand the importance of food hygiene, safe working and keeping a well-organised section.You’re keen to learn, take feedback well and want to build a proper career in pastry.You’re reliable, positive and happy working as part of a close kitchen team.A culinary or pastry qualification is useful, but practical skill, attitude and potential matter most.