Chef De Partie - Pastry

Our Craft

Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. 

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive. 

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £31,000 plus shift allowance
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop 
• Embrace work-life harmony, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year 

Embrace Excellence

The Chef de Partie Pastry is responsible for overseeing the production and execution of pastry items, including desserts, breads, and Petit-four, within the kitchen. This role requires a deep understanding of pastry techniques, creativity, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality and consistency. The Chef de Partie Pastry works closely with the Pastry Sous-Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure that all pastry items are prepared to the highest standard and are well presented.

Make an Impact

• Prepare and execute a variety of pastry dishes, including desserts, breads, and others.
• Ensure that all pastry items meet the kitchen's standards for quality and presentation.
• Assist in the development of new pastry recipes and menu items.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry station, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and order supplies for the pastry section as needed.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate the preparation of pastry items with other menu components.

Your Talent and Skills

To be successful in this role, you have the ability to run a section, preparation and service.  You can work without close supervision and manage Commis Chefs. You produce high quality food in given sections.  An effective communicator, you have a high level of attention to detail. You hold a good level of numeracy.  You are enthusiastic to develop your own skills and knowledge.  You are adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes. You hold a positive and approachable manner with team player qualities. You must have previous formal culinary training with a focus on pastry arts.  Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a fine dining environment.  Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and trends.  Knowledge in Chocolate Work, Patisserie and Sugar work.  Understanding of flavour profiles and seasonal ingredients.

Desirable Qualifications:  City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering, NVQ Level, Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you. 

Applications close 31st October 2024*