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Pastry Chef - London

Employer
St James' Court London, A Taj Hotel
Location
Victoria, London
Salary
Up to £21,000 per annum + incentives + benefits
Closing date
1 Mar 2019

Pastry Chef​​ - St James, London

St. James’ Court a Taj Hotel and Taj 51 Buckingham Gate

What does it take to be part of our Heritage?

Would you like to come and work as a Pastry Chef for an international brand that is world-renowned for excellence, commitment to its employees and warmth and hospitality to its guests?

Working for the Taj Group sets you aside from other leading hotel brands worldwide. We instil a concept called Tajness into the DNA of all of our employees through our brand values of Mutual Respect and Sincere care; this means not only that we are able to offer every single guest a unique experience during their stay with us, but also the happiness in the workplace that our associates deserve.

Taj Group offers an exceptional range of dining options and bars, all within steps of Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, and each offering unique cuisines and cooking styles. 

The Bistro Restaurant impresses with its unique presentations and flavours created through local sourcing of fresh produce and Chefs careful selection of meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables.

Our Kona Restaurant offers an innovative interpretation of the colours, flavours and vibrancy of Southern European cuisine, marrying contemporary styling with traditional cooking techniques from Cote d’Azur to the coasts of the Mediterranean and Ligurian seas.

Benefits for the Pastry Chef

  • Ten complimentary nights inc: breakfast worldwide in Taj Hotels (dependant on contract), 50% discount on F&B and SPA within hotels in the Taj Group
  • 25% discount off treatments/products at the Wellness Centre, the hotel SPA
  • The Chef de Partie will be a member of our life insurance and pension scheme
  • Chair massage, Chiropody treatments and Yoga
  • Associate Introduction scheme
  • Associate Social Events
  • Uniform and meals on duty

Chef de Partie our expectations

  • To lead the heart of house, and kitchen department in achieving total guest satisfaction, through the delivery of items to the set deadlines, whether it is food, or administrative. Whilst maximizing organizational profitability through the effective utilization of all resources.
  • To have a smart appearance, in good health is able to work under a pressure environment, with a responsible attitude.
  • Is willing to work flexible hours, has a pleasant manner with guests, a good telephone manner and willing to take control of all the kitchen aspects in the absence of the executive chefs.
  • To have a fair knowledge of bakery, confectionery, chocolatier Desserts both plated and for banqueting.
  • To have expertise in plated food presentation and banqueting food
  • To oversee the smooth running of your assigned kitchen, including heart of house porters, training and development and all H.A.C.C.P. monitoring, and rota writing.
  • To check all prepared mis en place food stocks including dry stores and order as necessary, maintaining the correct par stocks and rotation, to prepare items fresh, not to over or under produce.

If this sounds like the perfect role; we’d love to hear from you!

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