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Position: Pastry Chef (Full Time Position)

Working hours: 37.5hr/week

Wages: £20.00/hr

Location: Colchester/Essex

Application Date: 03/03/25 - 31/03/25

We are looking for a pastry chef who can run the pastry side of our Afro-carribean restaurant and catering services. As pastry chef will also support the chefs if needed on the other side. This role is 90% based on pastry. You will ensure all the pastry is ready for service. This role will include all the normal pastry duties.

We are looking for chef with a pastry Afro-carribean pastry menus background for this role, you will be organised.

Job description:

As a pastry chef for Inspecting raw materials before use and record observations on a checklist for De Grove
As a Pastry Chefs you be will cook and bake a wide range of De Grove delicious baked goods, including cakes, cookies, bread, pastries, and savouries such as Afro-carribean sausage rolls and pies.
You will be Assisting the Chief Chef in ensuring the success and profitability of the De grove restaurant and catering services.
Maintaining brand and quality standards in the outlets with presence during peak times of operations
Responsible in ensuring your practice and others follows strict safety and hygiene protocols and ensuring that the culinary team adheres to them as well in De Grove
Leading and coaching the team towards exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction results
You will be expected to requisition, purchase and examine all foodstuffs from suppliers to ensure quality to me De Grove standard.
You will be responsible to plans & design De grove pastry menus and for creation and updating of all recipes for pastry section
As pastry chef you will responsible to prepare , season and cook/baked foodstuffs to meet DE Grove customers demands.
Responsible to oversee the preparation and monitors the quality of finished dishes according our menu .
You will work in conjunction with the Chief chef to supervise, organise and instruct kitchen staff in ensuring their practices reflects De grove reputation and standards
Solely responsible to manage De grove pastry menus and any pastries supplies / catering booked.
Report any food safety/health and safety issues to management immediately
Minimizing and recording of all food wastage
Assisting Head Chef with menu and product costing
Working with senior management to deliver “an exceptional bespoke experience”

Qualification /personal skills:

Certification: food Level 3 in food safety and hygiene
Education: High school diploma or GCSE
High standards and be quality driven
Creative and passionate about pastry/bakery work
Committed to food and customer service innovation
Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
Proven track record with stock management, H&S and food safety.
Passion for high quality tasty food, and someone who keeps up to date with food trends
Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
Have a flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Work Experience:

Must be able to demonstrate that you have extensive Pastry Chef experience
Excellent knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment
Related Work Experience: 1-year related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisor

Benefits:

Childcare discount
Company pension
28 days paid holiday
Employee discount
Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Position: Catering Manager (Full Time Position)

Working hours: 37.5/hr week

Wages: £20/hr

Location: Colchester/Essex

Application Date: 03/03/25 - 31/03/25

De Grove is classical Afro-carribean restaurant and catering business currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager with a management background in working in the hospitality industry to join our team in Colchester. To manage and overseas our catering business and resturant .

You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be. As the Catering Manager, you need to be commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, you'll maximise the performance of your team, leading by example and setting high standards.

Job description

To manage, coordinate, direct and oversees the day to day running of the resturant and catering services of DE Grove .
You will direct and co-ordinate the catering and bar facilities and services of licensed premises
You will enhance sales and provide our customers with great service for De Grove.
You will responsible to build an excellent relationship with the client making sure their needs as well as contractual needs are met to the highest.
As a catering manager you expected to develop and sustain strong working relationship with the client
Over see and ensure that chefs prepares delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
You will be required to Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment.
Managing a modern staff restaurant onsite, and promote catering business & restaurant.
Stock taking and ordering services
Responsible to monitor all events booking
Ensure that De Grove maintains a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment
Recruit, train, and manage staff, ensuring they meet health and safety standards.
Work with chefs and management to Plan menus, considering nutritional standards, dietary requirements, and client preferences.
Manage and Oversee all aspects of food and beverage preparation and service, ensuring smooth operations.
Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service in our catering and restaurant business. You will expected to verify De Grove quality of food, beverages and waiting service are as required by the management.
Work to ensure that kitchen and dining areas are kept clean in compliance with statutory requirements
As a manager you are Expected to Manage budgets, track costs, and ensure profitability.
Responsible to Consult with clients to plan events, discuss menu choices, and manage logistics.
Responsible to Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and health regulations.
Ensuring that practices complies with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
You will Oversee the preparation and setup of the venue for De Grove booked events .
Ensure to address issues and resolve problems that arise during operations at DE GROVE
Expected to carry out all weekly book work and reports such as sales, event bookings , HACCP records and food temperatures .
Ensuring the correct training and use of all kitchen machinery and equipment are carried out by staff .

Qualification / Personal Skills:

Possess a management qualifications

Possessing excellent culinary skills complemented by prior experience in contract catering within a hospitality business.
Excellent communication & leadership skills, able to engage and motive others
Experience in managing client relationships
Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results
IT literate (Ms Office and emails)
Business management within a catering environment

Work Experience:

Minimum of 1-2years work experience
Bar management experience
Hospitality experience
Customer service
Business /catering Management
Supervising experience

Benefits:

Childcare discount
Company pension
28 days paid holiday
Employee discount
Skilled Worker Sponsorship