LEAD PASTRY CHEF
PERMANENT CONTRACT
40 hours per week (shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays).£36,000 per annum
About Phyllis Court Club
Phyllis Court is a private members club situated in a grand riverside manor, set in 18 acres of land with 17 guest bedrooms on the River Thames in Henley-On-Thames and spectacular views over the river & the countryside beyond.
Phyllis Court has excellent facilities, superb cuisines and wines, relaxing riverside accommodation and friendly staff being the perfect setting to meet friends & colleagues, with the highlight of the year being Henley Regatta.
The Role:
Working with Head Chef to lead the Pastry team ensuring the quality of the food in the Pastry kitchen is kept to a high standard at all times. To develop new ideas and put them into production for the pastry team to execute.
Responsibilities will include
- To understand and control stock control and purchasing for the pastry section ensuring wastage is controlled.
- To ensure that all food is stored in the correct manner and that stock rotation is properly carried out.
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To help train the kitchen staff with the skills required so that they can complete their job efficiently and safely.
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Take every opportunity to discuss ideas with customers & obtain constructive feedback.
Skills and experience
- Previous experience working as a Pastry Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
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Experience of leading a team
- Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen Certificate. Training provided if necessary
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
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Organised and able to work under pressure.
Our Values
At Phyllis Court, we expect all team members to reflect our core values:
Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Accountability.
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful working environment
Club Benefits
As well as the traditional benefits such as our pension scheme, life assurance and 28 days holiday each year (pro rata), you will enjoy extra perks when you join the team at Phyllis Court.
- Hospitality Rewards (discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, leisure & online)
- Gym & swim access at the Fitness Centre
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Meals and hot drinks while on duty
- Complimentary parking onsite
- Friends and family tickets for Henley Royal Regatta
- Staff socials and events
- Automatic enrolment in the Club pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Membership to the Institute of Hospitality after successfully passing probation
All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this in line with government guidance. Successful completion of probationary period is also subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure and references.
