Executive Pastry Chef

The Peninsula London is now recruiting for a creative Executive Pastry Chef who has a strong experience in creating, planning, directing and participating in all aspects of the day to day operation of the Pastry and Bakery Kitchen.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our guests and commitment to our employees. 
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• Promotes The Peninsula London to becoming a recognised culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.     
• Coordinates and directs all aspects of the Pastry & Bakery department operation and collaborates with the Food and Beverage team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.
• Produces all food items required for the assigned kitchens including Banquets, Boutique and Cafe, Restaurants and team restaurant.
• Controls the ordering and requisitions to achieve budgeted costs.
• Works closely with other departments such as Sales & Marketing or Retail Merchandising to conceptualize and implement dynamic marketing programmes to drive marketing/PR activities for the pastry.
• Hires, develops, motivates, supervises and coaches all employees.

General requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years relevant experience in the same capacity, supporting a senior executive and minimum 8-10 years in a 5-star hotel with large banquets and pastry shops.
• Extensive Pastry technical knowledge and current culinary trends.
• High level of creativity.
• Extensive experience in managing and developing a team of chefs. 
• Excellent time management, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Fluent English communication proficiency.

We would be delighted to receive your CV and will liaise directly with suitable candidates.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.