Pastry Sous Chef - Brooklands

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to join their prestigious London restaurant. This exciting role involves leading a pastry team, executing exquisite dessert creations, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You'll work in a vibrant environment that celebrates culinary excellence, alongside a renowned team in a luxury setting. If you have a passion for pastry and a flair for creativity, this opportunity offers a chance to shine in a top-tier kitchen while enjoying competitive remuneration and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive pastry knowledge with a high level of creativity.
• Experience in a similar role in a luxury 5* hotel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading a pastry team, managing daily operations.
• Ensure high-quality execution of dessert and pastry items.

Skills

Pastry Knowledge

Creativity

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Pastry Sous Chef - 2 Michelin Star Restaurant

4 days on 3 days off

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join the Brooklands Kitchen Team.

Brooklands restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary delights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities:

• Assisting with planning and leading a pastry team, managing day-to-day operations whilst supporting the Pastry Chef.
• Involved in the execution of dessert, pastry, and baked menu items, ensuring the highest quality and that this is consistently achieved.
• Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the assigned kitchen, food production, and food storage areas, ensuring a high standard of food safety.
• Keep the kitchen equipment in good condition to maximize its operating life.
• Maintain up-to-date technical worksheets, recipes, and costings and ensure understanding and compliance from team members.
• Supervise, manage, and guide a team, allocating work according to skill level and planning training initiatives for their growth and improvement.

General Requirements:

• Extensive pastry knowledge, both classical and culinary trends, and a high level of creativity.
• Good knowledge and understanding of suppliers and ingredients.
• Experience in a similar role in a restaurant or luxury 5* hotel and managing a team.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, and naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

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