Pastry Chef

Full time, 45 hours Salary: from £35,000 to £42,000 Key Responsibilities: - The manage the day to day running of the Pastry section within the kitchen - To monitor on a daily basis the standards achieved and report any concerns to the Head Chef any areas of concerns. - To liaise with the Operation manager and in absence Deputy operation manager - To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility - To monitor that all staff present themselves correctly dressed for duty. - To ensure all services are ready for operation at the specified time, to the standard laid down in the Catering Policy Document. - To ensure that staffing levels reflect the peaks and troughs of business in the operations and to maximise the utilisation of staff within the areas - To ensure that all sundry expenditure is within the agreed budget for the area. - Food purchasing - To ensure all Searcy’s personnel procedures, including disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and recruitment are followed at all times and in accordance with Investors in People standards. - Legal requirements - Any other reasonable request of Senior Management - Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load - Ability to work under pressure - Excellent standards - Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable - Able to work effectively as part of a team - Attention to detail - Strong communication skills