Head Pastry Chef

The Role...

A unique opportunity has arisen at the Headland Hotel and Spa. We are actively seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry section in Restaurant RenMor which opened its doors in May 2023. You will also support our other two restaurants, The Terrace and The Deck. We are committed to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Supporting the Executive Head Chef and our Head Chefs in developing the food offering at the Headland.  

If this sounds like you then we would love you to join our family at The Headland as we embark on a new food journey of discovery.

Main Responsibilities:

Lots to do, but lots of fun

As Head Pastry Chef you will be responsible for;

• Continually developing and delivering flavour driven and seasonally lead dishes
• Possessing an outstanding knowledge of ingredients, seasonality, techniques and cookery.
• Working with your team to create a first class pastry section, preparing and presenting dishes to the highest standard, ensuring guest expectations are exceeded with every bite.
• Ensuring that recipes are always followed accurately, controlling portion size and waste.
• Ensuring supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures.
• Maintaining records relating to food production activities and supplier information.
• Ensuring Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy and statutory law.
• Setting objectives with your team and being responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining strong and effective relationships with the RenMor Restaurant Manager and their front of house team.
• Helping manage heart of house service areas to include cleanliness, hygiene, stock control and wastage.
• Being responsible for coaching, training and mentoring the kitchen team.
• Working alongside the Executive Head Chef, Head Chef, Restaurant Manager and teams to optimise sales and develop the business.

Salary and contract...

This is a permanent, full time contract, working 48 hours over 5 days including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. 

In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. Proof of ID will be required in the form of a Passport, National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.

Perks..

As a member of our team you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Complimentary stay after 1 years service
• 50% off hotel stays
• 40% off spa products
• 25% off spa treatments
• Complimentary meal in each of our restaurants, once per year 
• Gym access & weekly swim session
• Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
• Discounted surf lessons
• On site parking

As well as regular awards and recognition:

• Bi-Monthly recognition awards
• Annual festive awards event
• Long service awards dinner

**This vacancy may expire before the expiry date if the right candidate is found**