We are seeking a talented Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join the Pastry Kitchen team at Claridge’s.
Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as “annexe to Buckingham Palace”. Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.
The Pastry Kitchen is responsible for the preparation and service of food within the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and our luxury event space, catering for around 1000 people per day. Seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce are the hallmarks of our dining menus. Simply delicious, and deliciously simple.
As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, your main duties will be to:
- Prepare ingredients for and during service working alongside the Pastry team
- Ensure that the highest standards are maintained in the preparation of food
- Manage and support a team of Commis Chefs and Demi Chef de Parties on the section
- Ensure that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy
- Maintain a positive relationship with the kitchen and front of house team
Successful candidates for our Pastry Chef de Partie opportunity will:
- Experience as a chef de partie or higher within a fast paced pastry kitchen environment
- Ability to demonstrate advanced patisserie skills including chocolate tempering
- 5-star experience in a similar position is essential for this role
- Passion for food and quality products and ingredients
- Be a team player with good communication skills
- Ability to work in a high pressured environment
- Excellent attention to detail
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
A Rewarding Career with Maybourne
At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.
Health & Wellbeing
- Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes
- Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
- Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments
- A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity
- 24-hour confidential assistance helpline
- On- and off-site Occupational Health support
- Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme
- Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
- Flu vaccination vouchers*
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Recognition & Growth
- An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday
- Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions
- Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth
- Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes
- Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves
- ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500*
- Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication
Financial Care
- A highly competitive salary package
- Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
- Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Season ticket travel loans
- A generous pension scheme*
- Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.
Moments to Remember
- Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
- A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
- 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
- Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations
- Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements
- Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
