Job Description

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie - Brooklands to work with the brigade and contribute to the delivery of high-quality dessert and baked offerings within our fine dining restaurant, whilst overseeing a team of Commis Chefs. Brooklands restaurant will offer contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary lights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for their food and beverage offerings and service, alongside creativity and combining the best ingredients with tradition and innovation. The Pastry, Bakery, and Chocolate contribution to the F&B experience is fundamental and highly regarded, creating memorable tasting experiences.

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

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence
• Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
• Responsible for the execution of dessert, pastry, and baked menu items, ensuring the highest quality and that this is consistently achieved, as assigned.
• Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the assigned kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food safety.
• Supervising, and guiding a team of Commis Chefs and allocating work to them according to skill level and then planning training and initiatives for them to grow and improve.

General Requirements

• Good Pastry knowledge and current trends, and a high level of creativity and appetite to learn.
• Experience of a similar role in pastry within a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

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