Pastry Chef de Partie

Overview

Be part of the Family. We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three Scottish locations, offering great food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of activities. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you live our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you’ll fit right in.

Crieff Hydro is one of Scotland’s iconic hospitality businesses, welcoming guests across our hotels, restaurants, bars and experiences. Recent investments have updated our kitchens, restaurants and bars to provide an enhanced offering for guests.

We’re looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to play a key role in producing high-quality desserts, pastries, breads and afternoon tea items across our restaurants and events.

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you’ll motivate the Commis Chefs to prepare food for our venues. You’ll have an eye for quality, consistency and portion control. You’ll build good relationships with the front of house team to ensure guests get exactly what they want. You’ll support Head Chefs and Sous Chefs with ideas and techniques to keep the pastry kitchen creative.

A qualification in professional cookery is preferred, and relevant industry experience is desirable. You’ll use your pastry expertise to help ensure the pastry kitchen continues to excel in producing creative, innovative and tasty sweets.

You’ll also support our Head Chefs and Sous Chefs on ideas and techniques that make our Pastry kitchen a creative environment.

• £31,500 per annum plus a share of tips estimated £3,000 per annum.
• Live-in Accommodation – On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn’t guaranteed. Availability and rates can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts – 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays – Discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night.
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful referral.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team – Fun, welcoming environment with emphasis on wellbeing.
• Career Progression – Seven hotels, multiple departments and a wide range of roles with opportunities to grow.
• Wellbeing Support – 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party – Team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party.

Please note:

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered you must have the right to work in the UK.