Pastry Chef
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary plus Staff Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Weybridge, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oatlands Park Hotel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PASTRY25 |
Summary
Are you ready to craft unforgettable culinary creations at the royal crown jewel of Surrey, located on the historic site of a Royal Tudor Palace built by King Henry VIII? Do you have a passion for patisserie and an eye for detail? We are recruiting for a talented and creative Pastry Chef at Oatlands Park Hotel, a luxury 4-star hotel in Weybridge, Surrey.
Our Hotel
Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel and hospitality industry, one of Surrey's most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge, the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer.
We understand that every guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Honesty
- Passion for Service; and
- Continual Improvement.
What will you do?
You will report to the Head Chef. You will have good experience in creating a plethora of fresh desserts such as ice cream, sorbets, pastries, cakes and other puddings.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop the pastry menu, purchase supplies and cost control, working closely with the head chef.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and Food Hygiene legislation.
- Responsibility for producing all desserts, cakes, puddings, pastries to a high standard for afternoon teas, celebrations, meetings and the dessert menu.
- Work collaboratively with the head chef for the smooth running of the overall kitchen function.
- To ensure all policies, procedures and guidelines are carefully adhered to.
- Ensure that stock is rotated and controlled within the pastry kitchen.
- Ensure ACCP compliance within the Pastry kitchen.
- To produce themed afternoon teas.
Education and Qualifications:
- You should be qualified to or at least NVQ Level 2.
Required Skills and Experience:
If you tick the following, we encourage you to apply:
- You should have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a formal or fine dining environment.
- You should have experience of producing desserts for banqueting of up to 380 covers.
- You should be able to work collaboratively with others and have good verbal communication skills.
- You must be able to work effectively under pressure.
- You should have a "can do" attitude, and be open to suggestions and constructive feedback.
- You must have a passion for producing outstanding cakes, desserts etc.
- Ensure you are always up-to-date with pastry trends and latest techniques.
- Ability to think fast and deliver solutions on a daily basis.
- Live within a commutable distance of the hotel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
Right to Work:
- You must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom. The Hotel does not sponsor work visas.
Benefits:
You will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Friends and family rates
You can apply by sending us your CV. Make sure you include your current town or city and any relevant experience in your CV.
Our Hotel
Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel and hospitality industry, one of Surrey's most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge, the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer.
We understand that every guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Honesty
- Passion for Service; and
- Continual Improvement.
What will you do?
You will report to the Head Chef. You will have good experience in creating a plethora of fresh desserts such as ice cream, sorbets, pastries, cakes and other puddings.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop the pastry menu, purchase supplies and cost control, working closely with the head chef.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and Food Hygiene legislation.
- Responsibility for producing all desserts, cakes, puddings, pastries to a high standard for afternoon teas, celebrations, meetings and the dessert menu.
- Work collaboratively with the head chef for the smooth running of the overall kitchen function.
- To ensure all policies, procedures and guidelines are carefully adhered to.
- Ensure that stock is rotated and controlled within the pastry kitchen.
- Ensure ACCP compliance within the Pastry kitchen.
- To produce themed afternoon teas.
Education and Qualifications:
- You should be qualified to or at least NVQ Level 2.
Required Skills and Experience:
If you tick the following, we encourage you to apply:
- You should have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a formal or fine dining environment.
- You should have experience of producing desserts for banqueting of up to 380 covers.
- You should be able to work collaboratively with others and have good verbal communication skills.
- You must be able to work effectively under pressure.
- You should have a "can do" attitude, and be open to suggestions and constructive feedback.
- You must have a passion for producing outstanding cakes, desserts etc.
- Ensure you are always up-to-date with pastry trends and latest techniques.
- Ability to think fast and deliver solutions on a daily basis.
- Live within a commutable distance of the hotel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
Right to Work:
- You must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom. The Hotel does not sponsor work visas.
Benefits:
You will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Friends and family rates
You can apply by sending us your CV. Make sure you include your current town or city and any relevant experience in your CV.