The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa is recruiting a Head Pastry Chef to work in their prestigious hotel kitchen in Lavenham where the focus is on the best, fresh, Suffolk produce and British flavours.
Set in the heart of historic Lavenham, The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa is one of Suffolk’s most distinctive luxury hotels, combining centuries of character with a modern approach to hospitality.
The hotel has a busy and varied food and beverage operation, encompassing restaurants, afternoon teas, weddings, events and private dining. Working to AA Four Red Star standards, the kitchen is focused on quality, consistency and creating memorable experiences.
Part of the family-run Hotel Folk collection, The Swan offers chefs the opportunity to develop within an established hospitality group that invests in its people and provides genuine opportunities for career progression.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to take ownership of the pastry section at The Swan and play a key role in the continued development of its offering.
Key responsibilities are:
- Lead and take ownership of the pastry section, maintaining the highest of standards.
- Develop creative and seasonal dessert and afternoon tea menus alongside the Head Chef.
- Produce and oversee dishes to the required quality, presentation and consistency.- Train, support and develop chefs within the team.
- Manage ordering, stock control, rotation and wastage to achieve the required food margins.
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
- Cater confidently for dietary requirements and special requests.
- Support other areas of the kitchen and deputise for the Head Chef when required.
Benefits of Working for The Hotel Folk:
- A share of the tips
- Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
- B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night
- Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa
- Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
- Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities
You must have a valid Right to Work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship.
About The Hotel Folk:
Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lavenham CO10: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Experience:
- Pastry: 5 years (required)
- Chef Management: 1 year (required)
- Luxury Hotel: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
