Pastry Chef

Manchester Central is pleased to announce the vacancy of Pastry Chef within the Hospitality Team. The successful Pastry Chef will receive a competitive salary plus benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme and discounted car parking.

Manchester’s original meeting place is getting bigger...

Manchester Central is the North West’s leading conference and exhibition complex right at the heart of the

city. Hosting many of the UK’s leading events, including party political conferences, large trade and public

exhibitions and ground breaking medical symposiums, Manchester Central is responsible for bringing more

business tourists to the North West of England than any other venue.

It is fundamental to our continued business growth that we have a compelling people strategy to help us realise our challenging company goals. This role will play an important part in sustaining our continued business growth.

As our Pastry Chef you will work alongside a world class hospitality department who cater for over half a million delegates annually. The aim of this position is to lead the Pastry Team in the delivery of bakery products, ensuring that quality, presentation and consistency comply with company standards.

Responsibilities of our Pastry Chef include but are not limited to:

- Lead the Pastry Team in the delivery of bakery and pastry products to exceed customer expectations.

- Bake fresh pastries, desserts and breads for all venues

- Ensure bakery products are prepared and delivered in line with forecasted needs

- Responsible for the complete set-up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at all kitchen locations

- Review menu items and make changes as necessary

- Where possible, make suggestions for process improvements and product development

- Act as a manager, team leader and motivator for the Pastry Department working closely with and maintaining good relations with all culinary team members and other departments

To become our Pastry Chef you must have the following skills, attributes and experience:

- A proven track record as a Pastry Chef.

- Will possess world class cooking abilities and a true passion for all things culinary

- Must have a creative flair

- Ability to train motivate and inspire a team

- An intermediate food hygiene certificate would be advantageous.

This position is being advertised on a full time basis, 40 hours per week, to be worked 5 over 7 days in

line with business needs. However, flexibility of working hours is also a requirement, as the delivery of excellence is not always a 9 to 5 job.

To apply for this exciting opportunity as our Pastry Chef please click today.

Closing date: 5th August 2016.

A full job description and person specification are available from the recruitment section of Manchester Central’s website.

Manchester Central is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants who meet the essential criteria and identify as having a disability in their covering letter will be guaranteed an interview.