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PASTRY SOUS CHEF
The Connaught Hotel
Highly competitive salary plus excellent benefits
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Pastry Sous Chef to join the Pastry Kitchen at the award-winning Connaught Hotel.
Found at the heart of Mayfair village, The Connaught blends tradition with contemporary flair. With its bespoke service, 3,000-piece art collection, three Michelin-starred restaurant Hélne Darroze at The Connaught and Londons only Aman Spa, it has always been the choice for connoisseurs of the art of living well. Jean-Georges at The Connaught offers all-hours informal gourmet dining; and the exquisite Connaught Bar has won prestigious awards for its masterful mixology.
Responsibilities:
As Sous Chefyou will be assisting the Executive Pastry Chef in the day to day running of the Connaughts Pastry kitchen, overseeing the operations of The Connaught Patisserie, Jean-Georges Restaurant, In- Room Dining, Events and Bars and all amenities, ensuring delivery of exceptional quality and consistency. You will assist the Executive Pastry Chef to lead the Pastry brigade to ensure quality standards are achieved and will have a key role in training and developing the team. You will assist in managing the operation, including stock control, budgetary management and health and safety.
Skills and experience:
As Sous Chef you will be an excellent team player with a hands-on and organised approach to your role, passionate about your team and working in a leading hotel operation.You must be able to develop your teams creative style, while building a stimulating an exciting environment within the department. With this in mind, you will have previous solid experience at a similar level and have proven experience within a quality hotel and/or restaurant Pastry team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who is ready on to take a new challenge to develop your career within an award-winning hotel company.
Benefits:
In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:
Financial Stability
Excellent salary package.
Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
Travel Season Ticket Loans.
Pension Scheme*.
Health and Wellbeing Support
Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
Flu vaccination vouchers*.
Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
24-hour employee assistance helpline.
On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
Death in Service salary contribution.
Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
Recognition and Career Development
Referral Scheme Introduce a Star where you can earn up to £1,500*.
Instant employee recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes.
Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
Long service awards.
Memorable experiences
Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our infamous restaurants and bars.
50% Food and Beverage discount* across the Maybourne.
Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Staff Party, Annual Staff Children Party, etc.)
Wedding and Baby gifts.
Retirement functions.
*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
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.
