The Club
Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.
The Club offers a truly unique and rewarding environment to work, blending a rich history with a progressive outlook. With over 20 specialised departments, each contributing distinct roles and functions you will have the opportunity to interact with vibrant, multi-faceted colleagues and members that share common interests and represent a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The members actively contribute to the Club’s community, atmosphere, heritage and culture.
The Department
With four kitchens on-site, The Hurlingham Club caters to members, their guests, and event clients with a rich variety of dining options.
The Main Kitchen – prepares and cooks food for all member/non-member and corporate functions in the Events Suites. It also assists with the food preparation in other outlets, including the Pool Bar and BBQs between May and September. Within the Main Kitchen, there is a dedicated pastry kitchen which prepares and bakes pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for events and Club venues.
The Harness Room Kitchen – offering a relaxed menu exclusively for members and their guests, providing light breakfasts, lunches and a more formal evening offering.
The Polo Bar Kitchen – prepares a light menu and dinner seven days a week.
The Brasserie Kitchen – offering modern British cuisine during lunch and dinner service for members and their guests.
The Role
This opportunity is available on a casual basis; as a casual worker, you will work on a casual basis in line with the pastry kitchen roster, which may include morning, evening and weekend shifts. Casual Agreements provide flexibility, with working hours offered in line with operational needs and without fixed hours, giving you the opportunity to pick up shifts that align with your availability.
Hourly rate - £15.95 per hour starting rate / to £17.15 per hour upper rate.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.
Candidates should have previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a fast-paced kitchen and a strong desire to enhance their expertise and grow professionally.
Benefits
Benefits include:
· A contributory pension.
· Opportunities for training, development and progression.
· Staff social events, wellbeing packages, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.
Pay: £15.95-£17.15 per hour
Work Location: In person
