Pastry Demi Chef de Partie
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FE |
| Company: | De Vere |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1348916598 |
Summary
The kitchens at the Grand Hotel are a hive of chefs using their culinary flair to create appetising dishes for all our guests. As Pastry Demi Chef de Partie you will be a key team player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the effective running of the department.
£26,000 per annum.
What the role involves
• Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of all Pastry dishes in your allocated area, ensuring that all guests receive efficient service and high quality dishes
• Have a full awareness of the preparation and service of all dishes on the hotel menus
• Welcome and be receptive to individual customer requirements and ensure that these are satisfied in a friendly, helpful and efficient manner
• Be flexible to jump into any roll within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues
What you bring to the role
• Experience working within a busy Pastry kitchen in a similar role is essential, and it would be advantageous for this to have been in a hotel kitchen.
• We are looking for someone with a real passion for food and the drive to succeed in a new role
• Outstanding hygiene skills are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends
• Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel
• 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
• Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
• Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
• Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
• Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Uniform provided
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.
At The Grand Hotel Birmingham, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.