We are recruiting for a Head Pastry Chef to join the team at Thurlestone Hotel & Spa working in the 2 AA Rosette Trevilder Restaurant.
The right candidate will be enrolled on a pastry apprenticeship through HIT training and is a great opportunity to learn, live and earn in a wonderful part of Devon
Live in accommodation is available in our newly opened fully refurbished staff house just 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
Thurlestone Hotel & Spa is a luxury, family-owned, 4-star 65-bedroom hotel situated on the spectacular South Devon coast. The hotel includes the 2 AA Rosette Trevilder Restaurant, Voyage Spa, 9-hole golf course, The Village inn Pub as well as a range of sports facilities including tennis and a seasonal kids club.
Our mission statement is “we strive to exceed our guests’ expectations so they wish to return” and we know that we would not come close to achieving this without the wonderful people that work here.
Delivering the high-levels of hospitality and first-class service that guests have experienced here for over 120 years would not be possible without the right team so when recruiting we are looking for people with the right personality, attitude and passion to deliver an exceptional experience to all of our guests and support their colleagues at all times.
About the role
Our 2 AA Rosette Trevilder Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily to our hotel residents, offering a locally sourced TDH menu with daily specials. We also offer lunches in the hotels Terrace Bar and poolside Rockpool bistro and afternoon teas in the lounges.
We are looking for is someone who will show the same commitment and passion that all our chefs do and buy in to the work-ethic they have as a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section.
- Manage all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
- To develop, design and create new ideas and items for Pastry Kitchen.
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew hotels menus and engage the interest of guests.
- Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.
- Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
Employee Benefits
· Yearly Profit-Related Pay Bonus
· Tips
· Discounted Hotel Stay (our sister property and Pride of Britain hotels)
· Complimentary gym and spa usage
· Complimentary on-duty meals
· Complimentary parking
· Food & Beverage discounts
· Gift Voucher discounts
· Discounted Friends & Family rates
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Professional Development & Training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
