Candidate Profile
As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, you will contribute to delivering an exceptional culinary offering, demonstrating adaptability to meet guests’ requirements while maintaining the highest standards of gastronomy. You will take a proactive approach to training, ensuring a deep understanding of the menu and the expectations within a professional, high‑level kitchen.
With a strong emphasis on skill development and precise menu execution, you will approach each task with pride, embracing on‑the‑job training and focusing on progression within the team. Flexibility is essential, as you will work across different sections and actively expand your knowledge in all areas of pastry.
Key Requirements
- Experience in a similar role within a fine dining restaurant preferred but not essential
- Show drive and passion for baking, chocolate and/or patisserie
- Catering School qualifications preferred
- Food Hygiene Level 2 preferred, although not essential for commencement as will be certified with the company
- Exhibit excellent technical and natural cooking abilities
- Good command of the English language
- This role involves some manual handling and, on occasion, lifting of heavier items as part of standard kitchen operations
Benefits
We believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of our team members. To support your wellbeing and growth, we provide a robust reward and benefits package, including:
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive salary package
- Season ticket loan
- Complimentary dry cleaning
- Safety shoes
- Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area
Health & Wellness
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments
- Substantiality initiatives
- Social and sports activities (e.g. football games, running club, yoga & Pilates)
Career Growth & Personal Development
- Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
- Cross‑departmental exposure
- Partnered with industry‑leading training providers
- Internal learning gateway
- Free access to e‑learning platform offering job‑specific training and personal growth courses
- Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
- Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via a Recommend‑A‑Friend scheme
Recognition & Social Initiatives
- Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
- Long service awards
- Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
- 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
- Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children’s Christmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz)
- Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns)
- Retirement parties
- Terms and conditions apply to all benefits
Eligibility
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.
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