Head Pastry Chef
Détail de l'offre
Longueville Manor is the 1st and only 5 red AA star Hotel, with one Michelin key in the Channel Islands. It is situated a mile to the east of St. Helier, the capital of the Island of Jersey. The island is fringed with miles of sandy beaches and is frequently blessed with the longest hours of sunshine in the UK. Set in 17 acres of parkland, this 13th century Norman manor house has been lovingly restored and run as a hotel by the Lewis family for over 75 years.
Today, the hotel has 22 double rooms, 6 suites and a 2 bedroom cottage, with a 3AA rosette restaurant, which enjoys a strong local following as well as an international reputation and is the only Relais & Châteaux member in the Channel Islands.
We are seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and bakery operation, managing and developing a team of 2 junior chefs. This is a hands-on, varied, and highly rewarding position that touches every aspect of our hotel’s culinary offering.
Your responsibilities will include:
Artisan bread making
A full range of pastries and viennoiserie
Jams, ice creams, sorbets
Handmade chocolates and petit fours
Afternoon teas
Refined à la carte desserts
This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the UK’s few self-sufficient pastry kitchens, making full use of local Jersey produce and ingredients grown in our renowned kitchen garden.
Proven experience at Head Pastry Chef level in a minimum 2 AA Rosette kitchen (or equivalent)
Background in 3 AA Rosette or Michelin-standard kitchens highly desirable
College training preferred
Excellent spoken English
Passionate, organised, and driven to maintain the highest standards
Work life balance, great team work, and together as one. We nurture talent and develop skills. This is a perfect role for someone with ambition and drive.
- Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience
- On average tips are £3000 per annum
- 45 hours over a 5-day week
- Birthdays as an additional day off
- Investment in your development
- Free meals on duty
- Uniforms provided and laundered
- Staff rates at Relais & châteaux properties worldwide
- Staff rates on staycations, spa treatments and in our renowned restaurant
- Discounts on local businesses
- Staff accommodation available