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Pastry Chef

The Waldorf Hilton, London

Aldwych
London, England WC2B 4DD
United Kingdom

298 Room Hotel
Managed By Hilton
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Full-Time

Description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE

The Waldorf Hilton London is an iconic & historic London hotel built in the late 1800, located in Aldwych.

The hotel features 298 Guest Rooms, including 19 suites. Blending Edwardian “Du Siecle” with modern comfort. Our hotel sits in the center of London’s glitzy theatre district, just a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House and Trafalgar Square.

Guests of this hotel will experience first-class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.

Homage’s restaurant and Décor pays tribute to the Grand Cafés of Europe Renaissance, offering a high standard of Modern British Food. Good Godfrey’s bar & Lounge offers crafty & cosmopolitan cocktails as well as canapés and light bites.

2023 Culinary Award Winners at the “Flavour & Flair” Taste unleashed, EMEA Hilton Competition.

Benefits

A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

High street discounts: with Perks at Work

Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

Team Member Referral Program

Healthy meals provided

Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

Discounted dental and health cover

Salary   £14.40 an hour Service charge/Tronc (39 Hours a week – Overtime Time and half)

A PastryChef is responsible for supervising staff and ensuring high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while assisting with food cost controls.

What will I be doing?

A Pastry Chef, will supervise staff and ensure high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Pastry Chef will also be required to assist with food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Ensure all food preparation meets standards
  • Prepare and present high quality food
  • Supervise staff
  • Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
  • Prepare all mise-en-place for all relevant menus
  • Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner

What are we looking for?

A Pastry Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • A minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a Pastry chef or strong experience as a Commis Pastry Chef
  • Strong Pastry skills
  • NVQ Level 1/2
  • Achieved Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Ability to work on own or in teams

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.

We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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Posted April 25, 2024

The Waldorf Hilton, London

An iconic London hotel built in the 1800s

Blending Edwardian grandeur with modern comfort, our hotel sits in the centre of London's theatre district, a four-minute walk from the Royal Opera House. Covent Garden, the British Museum, and Trafalgar Square are all within a mile of our door. Enjoy afternoon tea and British cuisine in Homage restaurant and unique flavours in our cocktail bars.

Homage's menu and décor pays tribute to the grand cafés of Europe. Enjoy Afternoon Tea every day from 1-4pm. Good Gofrey’s Bar and Lounge offers drinks, canapes, and light snacks. Discover old-world sophistication and cocktails at The Wild Monkey.

Our meetings and events space includes Palm Court which featured in the 1997 film, Titanic. Our main boardroom was historically the Gentleman’s smoking room and enjoys a grand fireplace and oil paintings. Ask our dedicated team for a tour of our unique spaces.