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Head Pastry Chef
We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Senior Management Team as Head Pastry Chef at The Lanesborough.
Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Londons most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.
Oetker Collection
Masterpiece Hotels
Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the worlds most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.
Candidate Profile
As Head Pastry Chef you will be, focused, passionate and well organised with the ability to handle pressure and deliver.We are looking for an experienced & highly professionalHead Pastry Chefleading our pastry team who has the talent and ability to prepare and produce high-quality pastry & patisseries consistently. You must be dualskilled asa rigorousmanager and chef!You will lead a brigade of 14 dedicated chefs, where you will be in charge of their training, motivation and team structure. You will also ensure a good and professional working atmosphere. With excellent culinary skills and the desire to push for excellence, you will have experience in managing budgets, menu planning and costing and implementing standards and health and hygiene. You will be a charismatic leader who has strong teaching skills, creativity, good relationship skills and physical and mental resilience.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Previous experience in a similar management position within 5-star establishment is essential and experience in the luxury London market would be preferred
- Ideal opportunity for someone who is currently working as a Head Pastry Chef, and is seeking a new challenge
- Exceptional cooking skills and the ability to adapt cooking to the local environment
- Proven experience in managing a profile center and a team
In return
We offer fantastic industry leading rewards and benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental and Optical Benefits
- Meals on Duty
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Lanesborough Wellbeing initiatives
- Cycle Scheme
- Dry Cleaning
- Social and sports activities
- Discounts on food, drinks and beauty service around Victoria area
Recognition and career development
- Referral Scheme where you can Recommend a friend and earn money
- Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
- Long service awards
- Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
- Training and development opportunities with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth
*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
