Lead Pastry Chef, Henley-On-Thames

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced pastry chef to join a prestigious organisation in their fine dining restaurant.

Benefits:

• Complimentary meals in the staff canteen
• Complimentary parking onsite
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Hospitality Rewards (discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, leisure & online)
• Membership of the Institute of Hospitality (on passing probation)
• Option to join the UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme (on passing probation)
• Gym & Swim at the Fitness Centre at designated times for staff
• Inclusion in the Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Staff Accommodation (upon request & based on availability)

As the Lead Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Creating an exceptional dining experience for guests / members.
• Working part of a fresh food led kitchen, developing new catering ideas for the pastry team.
• Co-writing all menus with the head chef.
• Coordinating tastings with the kitchen team, providing training where necessary.
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene and health & safety

The successful Pastry Chef, have the following related skills / experience:

• Previous experience working in a pastry kitchen.
• Great eye for detail, passionate in delivering beautiful and tasty food.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.
• Previous fine dining experience is desirable but not essential.