Pastry Chef de Partie - HD

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Greater London is seeking a Chef De Partie to work in the renowned Hélène Darroze Pastry Kitchen. The role involves creating exquisite desserts, supporting a team of chefs, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in high-end hospitality, excellent communication skills, and a passion for quality ingredients. This full-time position requires a commitment of 48 hours per week and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary access to staff restaurant

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Subsidised health treatments

Dedicated training and development

Employee recognition program

Competitive salary package

Colleague discounts across properties

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a similar level in a quality hotel or restaurant pastry team.
• Talented individual with a focus on delivering outstanding quality and service.
• Calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Pastry Sous Chef and assist in day-to-day operations.
• Create an indulgent range of delicate desserts and patisserie.
• Support training and development of Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Previous experience in luxury hospitality

Job description

Overview

To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional. Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role

As Chef De Partie, you will work closely with the Pastry Sous Chef and assist in the day-to-day operation of the Hélène Darroze Pastry Kitchen. You will be passionate about working with the finest and freshest ingredients; you will be responsible for the making of an indulgent range of delicate desserts, superb petit fours and other patisserie. You will take an organised approach to your role and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of your section, sharing your knowledge and supporting in the training and development of the Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs in the brigade.

Responsibilities

You will be a talented individual and an exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and have a key focus on detail to deliver outstanding quality and service within a high profile kitchen. With this in mind, you will have previous experience at a similar level and have proven skills within a quality hotel and/or restaurant pastry team.

Who You Are

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.

Health & Wellbeing

• Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24-hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On- and off-site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
• Flu vaccination vouchers*
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Growth

• An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves.
• ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500*
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.

Financial Care

• A highly competitive salary package
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
• Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket travel loans
• A generous pension scheme*
• Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
• A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
• Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements

*Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This is a full-time role requiring 48 hours per week.