Bakery Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge seeks a talented Bakery Sous Chef to lead the new bakery production kitchen. This role involves supervising a small team, maintaining high standards of quality, and contributing to recipe innovation. Join a world-class team that thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus service charge

Training and career development opportunities

Complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels

Free meals on duty

Paid Wellness days

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Free Life Insurance

Dental and MediCash plan

Season ticket loan & cycle scheme

Free uniform dry cleaning

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bakery Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in luxury settings.
• Expertise in artisanal breads and bakery production.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the bakery production kitchen.
• Supervise and train a small team.
• Ensure high-quality standards for bakery items.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety standards

Communication

Creativity

Education

Food Hygiene certification (CIEH Level 2 or higher)

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 6 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including La Dame de Pic (French cuisine, 2*Michelin Star), Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dinning, afternoon tea & bar).

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is looking for a Bakery Sous Chef to join our team!

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Bakery Sous Chef to take a leading role in our new production kitchen at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge. In this exciting opportunity, you will head up a small team of two, working closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to deliver high-quality baked goods for our restaurants, in-room dining, events, and more.

Your creativity, leadership, and precision will be key in shaping and launching our bakery production, ensuring every item meets the exceptional standards of Four Seasons.

What you will do:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the new bakery production kitchen

• Supervise, train, and support a team, fostering a collaborative and positive environment

• Oversee the production of breads, viennoiseries, and baked goods for various hotel outlets

• Ensure all bakery items are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation

• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and sanitation practices

• Contribute to recipe development, innovation, and seasonal offerings

• Manage production planning, ordering, and inventory control

• Support cost control initiatives and work closely with senior culinary leadership

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Bakery Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end bakery environment

• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, team-oriented approach

• Expertise in artisanal breads, viennoiserie, and large-scale bakery production

• A passion for precision, creativity, and continuous improvement

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Sound knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, COSHH)

• Food Hygiene certification (CIEH Level 2 or higher)

• Fluency in spoken and written English

• Full eligibility to work in the UK

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge employees enjoy:

• Competitive salary plus service charge

• Excellent training and career development opportunities

• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort around the world based on years of service

• Free meals at Pepys Cellar (staff canteen) while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and fizzy drinks available throughout the day

• Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year!

• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off

• Free Life Insurance

• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme

• Free uniform dry cleaning available

• Employee Experience: Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year.

• Access to Wagestream– a salary advance benefit

• Employee Recognition Programmes

• &many, many more surprises to discover!

We look forward to receiving your application!