Job description:

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a skilled and passionate Assistant Executive Pastry Chef to join the Team. This role will be responsible for assisting the Executive Pastry Chef in the day-to-day operations, leading a team of skilled Chefs within the Pastry, Bakery and Chocolatier Kitchens.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Enable The Peninsula London in becoming a recognised culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence
• Produce all food required for the assigned kitchen and control the daily ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs
• Supervise and allocate work according to team members knowledge and skill level
• Develop, motivate, and coach departmental employees in maintaining our culture in line with the HSH core principles
• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP

General requirements

• Minimum 3 to 4 years relevant experience in a 5-star hotel with a large banquet and pastry shop, or an award winning standalone pastry focused business
• All-encompassing pastry technical knowledge and the ability to identify current culinary trends
• Ability to always maintain the highest sanitary standards and communicate effectively with the team
• Fluent English communication proficiency

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package 
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.