Head Pastry Chef - Forest Row, East Sussex
40 hours per week, £31,300 Plus service charge* per year and annual bonus
Our aim is to create distinctly memorable experiences and so we strive to make every meal an occasion for our guests. As Pastry Head Chef you will work alongside our Executive Chef, Andrew Wilson and be responsible for all aspects of our pastry kitchen. You will be catering for a range of outlets across our luxury estate including our 2 Rosette fine dining restaurant, brasserie, afternoon tea, room service and banqueting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to progress your career and showcase your leadership skills, creativity and passion for pastry supported by an experienced Executive Chef in a 5 star environment.
Head Pastry Chef Attributes/Experience:
- Enthusiasm, dedication and a genuine passion for food
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and develop a team
- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to multitask and maintain quality levels at all time
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Previous experience in a similar role
- NVQ level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent is desirable
At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.
The Hotel:
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is a stunning grade two listed country house set in 186 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. With an award winning 4 red star Hotel, fine dining two rosette Anderida Restaurant, 3 lounges, 17 conference & banqueting rooms, and fully equipped Country Club and Spa, we offer our guests a complete experience.
Why work at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you!
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
*Service charge is dependent on hours worked and sales performance and is not guaranteed
