Junior Pastry Sous Chef

Harri; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel breaks

Discounted stays

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity leave

Staff training

Wellbeing service

On-site meals

On-site parking

Job summary

The Athenaeum in Mayfair, a luxury hotel, is seeking an experienced bakery and pastry supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure hygiene, and supervise staff in a high-end kitchen. You will monitor quality, maintain safety standards, and coordinate with dining and floor teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Join a family-owned luxury hotel group with strong benefits and a commitment to development, while contributing to a renowned London landmark.

Qualifications

• HACCP and COSHH understanding to maintain safe kitchen operations.
• Experience supervising bakery and pastry preparation to high standards.
• Ability to coordinate with floor staff and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision, preparation and service of bakery and pastry items to high standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene controls in all kitchen areas under supervision.
• Deputise to ensure smooth running of the food operation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure produce quality meets standards and takes action when targets are not met.
• Liaise with floor staff and other departments as needed.
• Apply HACCP and COSHH principles to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food hygiene

Team supervision

Job description

Five Star Hotel, Mayfair, W1 - £36,000 plus £8,000 tronc and benefits.

The Athenaeum is an independent, family-owned luxury hotel and residences overlooking Green Park, moments from Buckingham Palace and London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Offering a warm, authentic approach to luxury, the hotel combines an Original Local spirit with the feel of a welcoming haven in the heart of the city.

With beautifully appointed accommodation, a spa, restaurant and bar, The Athenaeum is a full-service haven where our people deliver genuine care, surprise and delight every day.

As part of Sir Richard Sutton Ltd, we offer the opportunity to grow within a family-owned business where individuality is valued, and our teams feel supported, trusted and proud of the experience they create together.

The Role

• Oversee day-to-day supervision, preparation and service of all bakery and pastry items to high standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene controls in all kitchen areas under your supervision.
• Deputise to ensure smooth running of the food operation and kitchen cleanliness.
• To ensure agreed quality of produce is monitored, and appropriate action is taken when standards are not met and GSS targets are not achieved.
• To liaise with floor staff and other departments where necessary.
• To fully understand HACCP and COSHH and take appropriate action to maintain a safe and equitable working environment whilst being sensitive to, and aware of, business levels to maintain a disciplined but harmonious department.

Our Benefits

• Here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy when you join us:
• Free and discounted hotel breaks - From the first day of service, you can benefit from a free break of one or two days in any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel, in a 12-month period. Additionally, you, your family and your friends are also entitled to discounted stays across all of our hotels including dining in our restaurants.
• Heka benefits platform – your access to Heka begins from day one and is pre-loaded with a balance of £150 to use against a wide range of wellness focussed products, experiences and schemes including health cash plans and gym memberships.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, tech and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers, four weeks leave at 90% for fathers)
• Annual social and celebration events.
• Learning and Development - An extensive range of training opportunities are available to facilitate your personal development including our in-house Catalyst Aspire and Inspire programmes and external study sponsorship.
• Wisdom Wellbeing - A confidential, 24/365 service offering CBT, therapy, up-to-date information, support and advice on a broad range of subjects.

We also provide you with all the basic benefits such as free nutritious and tasty meals on duty, complimentary on-site parking (where available), and bespoke uniforms for uniformed positions.