Pastry Chef - Ashford, Kent

Pastry Chef - Ashford, Kent

Restaurant | Rooms | Garden

£30 – 35k DOE

Ashford, Kent

Opening late summer 2022

Boys Hall has already been described as one of the hottest new openings of 2022, with fantastic write ups and editorial – and we haven’t even opened yet!

“Boys Hall, a new boutique hotel housed inside a Jacobean manor house, will open this June following a careful restoration. Set amid three acres of gardens, the family-owned property features a 70-cover oak-beamed restaurant with two outside terraces, a wood-clad pub, multiple reception rooms and private dining spaces and 10 ensuite bedrooms.

Grade-II listed Boys Hall was originally built in 1616 and has been renovated under husband-and-wife team, Bradley and Kristie Lomas.

One of the hottest new openings that 2022 will see”

The restaurant will centre around seasonal, local produce and feature daily changing dishes which champion elevated takes on home-cooked favourites. We will be working with local vineyards and wine will become every much a focus…

The aim is to create the most memorising experience for all guests. Our wonderful Head Chef is now looking for a Sous chef to join his growing team

YOU:

• Minimum 3 year’s experience as head pastry chef in a similar role (restaurant)
• Responsible for the smooth running of the pastry section
• Prepare all desserts, decoration of the plated desserts, ice creams, pastry, cakes, baked goods, and bread for the kitchen
• Ability to lead a CDP and help develop their skills and knowledge to be responsible for their section
• The relevant certificates in Food Safety & Hygiene
• Experience of working in a high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Good verbal communication skills
• Excellent core knowledge of classic patisserie
• Good core knowledge of modern techniques
• Innovative and creative flare
• Work with head chef on new dish development

Qualifications

Essential ;

• NVQ Level 3

Preferred ;

• International Culinary Arts – Pastry
• Foundation Degree – Level 4, 5

To be involved in such a project from opening is probably one of the most exciting opportunities around, however there is more…

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus
• Creative freedom and autonomy
• Discounted stays for you and your family
• Rewards & Recognition scheme
• Employee Assistance via Licenced Trade Charity
• Discounts on drinks
• Supplier trips, training & visits
• Work life balance – we are a family; we understand the importance.
• 30 days holiday that grows by the year

If you would like to be considered for the role of Pastry Chef, then please send through your CV

Due to the number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position including settlement status.