Pastry Chef de Partie
- East Grinstead, West Sussex
- £29,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £29,000 per annum + monthly service charge | 42.5 hours per week + paid overtimeThe OpportunityWe’re looking for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join the brigade at a luxury 5 Red Star country house hotel and spa, home to 58 bedrooms, a luxury spa, and two acclaimed restaurants:3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant (38 covers)2 AA Rosette brasserie-style restaurant (60 covers)The pastry kitchen also produces elegant afternoon teas, desserts for lounge and room service, and creative menus for banqueting and private dining. This is an excellent opportunity for a pastry-focused chef to refine their skills in a supportive, professional, and highly regarded kitchen.What We Offer£29,000 per annum + monthly service charge payments42.5 hours per week with paid overtime4 weeks’ holiday (increasing to 5 weeks with service)8 bank holidaysFree meals on duty & staff uniformFree on-site parkingGenerous staff benefits, including:Discounted stays across the hotel group for you and your familyDiscounts on dining, spa treatments, and retail productsStaff referral schemeCelebratory rewards at 1, 3, and 5 years’ service (birthday off paid, complimentary stays, afternoon tea, and additional holiday)The RoleAs Pastry Chef de Partie, you will:Prepare and present high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items to 2–3 Rosette standardsContribute to seasonal menu ideas for the fine dining restaurant, brasserie, lounge, and banquetingMaintain consistency, creativity, and attention to detail across all pastry outputSupport stock control, ordering, and supplier managementAssist with training and guiding commis chefs in the pastry sectionUphold food hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP standardsWork collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth serviceAbout YouPrevious experience in a quality kitchen environment, ideally at AA Rosette level or higherStrong pastry skills with the creativity to contribute to fine dining menusOrganised, efficient, and able to manage multiple outlets at onceA team player with excellent communication skillsLocal to the area or able to relocate with your own transportThis is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate pastry chef ready to step up and grow as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a luxury 5-star environment.Apply today to take the next step in your pastry career at one of the South East’s most prestigious hotels.