Pastry Chef de Partie

Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses with a name is synonymous with luxury, glamour, and extraordinary adventure.

This fine Grade II* listed Edwardian building has been transformed with 120 rooms and suites along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences. Within The OWO destination there are a total of nine restaurants and three bars, including one by our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness offer the latest in wellbeing, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom, The Whitehall, is perfect for all kinds of special occasions and events.

Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections.

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Food & Beverage Department at Raffles London at the OWO.

Reporting into Executive Pastry Chef, you will contribute a as junior leader to promote and exemplify our values and kitchen culture.

Overseeing a section of the daily business to ensure hygiene, food and service standards, culture and quality are always delivered. To undertake any specific function of any Raffles kitchens/ kitchen management as delegated by the Executive Pastry Chef and Senior Sous Chef/Sous Chef and/or Head Baker.

Understands that the pastry department work as one team to support and be directly responsible for the quality, production and service for pastry/dessert/bakery in all outlets within the hotel including but not limited to the restaurants, events, private dining and canteen.

Who are we looking for?

- A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
- An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
- Excellent leadership skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values .
- Previous relevant experience as Chef de Partie in a luxury/Michelin star/5star environment.
- A creative approach to the production of high-quality food .

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Responsibilities

Maintaining and running of section including the supervision of Demi Chef de Parties and commis on the section; Maintain stock control, ensuring that sections stock levels and production are in line with business levels.; Be environmentally conscious and works towards a low waste operation.; Contribute to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor.; Collating recipes for new dishes.; working as required on a rota basis based on hotel, outlet and event hours of operation.; Ensuring that you are aware of and able to advise employees on the correct policies and procedures.; Providing constructive and corrective feedback to Demi Chef de Parties and Commis; Maintaining and running of kitchen in Sous chefs absence; Participating in the service in all kitchen outlets as business demands.; Supporting and checking that kitchen rotas meet demands of section business levels; Understanding and communicating with supervisors if there is a need for overtime on the section.; Working with, coaching and supporting the team members on the section.; Working with all supervisors, HODs, chefs and supporting departments to communicate effectively and positively the needs of the operation.

Requirements

To work as required on a rota basis.; A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.; Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.; Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.; An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.

Nice to have

Previous experance at a demi chef de partie level or higher.; Ability to confidently lead and run a section.; Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).; Staff meals whist on duty.; Free dry cleaning for uniform.; Employer pension contribution of 3%; Enhanced sick pay.; Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.; Life Assurance 1x salary; Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.; Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.; Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.; Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.; Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.; Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.; Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.; Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.