Junior Pastry Sous Chef - Sponsorship Available

Parker's Tavern; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free meals on duty

Team Member Parties

Room and F&B discounts across Marriott

Refer a friend – up to £400

Job summary

University Arms: Parker’s Tavern in Cambridge seeks a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to lead a pastry section, delivering high-quality desserts with creativity and precision. You will be part of a historic hotel team, working across fine-dining and high-volume service.

Ideal candidates will have pastry-focused experience in a hotel, strong plating techniques, and a commitment to food safety and allergen standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef de Partie or Junior Pastry Sous Chef in a hotel or high-quality pastry environment.
• Strong pastry skills with attention to detail and plating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present pastry and dessert items to the highest standards.
• Run an assigned section within the pastry kitchen efficiently and independently.
• Contribute to menu creation, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Support high-volume production for afternoon teas & desserts.
• Maintain pastry quality, portion control, and consistency.
• Ensure all food produced meets hygiene, safety, and allergen standards.
• Train, supervise, and guide junior team members when required.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Deputise the pastry team in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.

Skills

Pastry skills

Creativity

Food safety

Allergen protocols

Fine-dining experience

High-volume service

Job description

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker transitional arrangements for eligible applicants.

To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• You must have been granted your first Skilled Worker (or Tier 2 General) visa before 4 April 2024.
• You must have held continuous Skilled Worker permission since that date. Breaks in employment will mean you are not eligible.
• If your Skilled Worker permission has been cancelled, curtailed, or has expired without a valid continuation of permission, you may not qualify.
• Applicants who were granted their first Skilled Worker visa on or after 5 April 2024 are not eligible for the transitional arrangements.

Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their immigration history to confirm they meet the transitional eligibility requirements.

The successful applicant will be responsible for paying their own Skilled Worker visa application fee, Immigration Health Surcharge and any associated personal immigration costs. The Company will pay all sponsorship costs that it is legally required to pay.

PAY

Base Salary per annum - £31,326.88 plus £6188.00 per annum in Tronc.

No accommodation is provided.

ABOUT US

University Arms is a 192-bedroom design-led Hotel situated in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Overlooking Parker’s Piece is the Hotel’s quintessentially British Restaurant and Bar Parker’s Tavern, Library Lounge, and beautiful 272 square metre wood-panelled Ballroom.

Opened in 1834 as a Coaching Inn, University Arms is Cambridge’s oldest Hotel. For 180 years, the Hotel was added to, updated, and modernised in line with the age; however, it was the reopening in 2018 after a four-year £80m full renovation that really positioned the Hotel. It is now Cambridge's 'go to’ destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

As Junior Pastry Sous Chef, you will be responsible for running a designated section within the pastry kitchen. You will prepare and present high-quality pastry items, ensuring every plate is consistent, creative, and beautifully crafted.

THE DUTIES

• Prepare, bake, and present pastry and dessert items to the highest standards
• Run an assigned section within the pastry kitchen efficiently and independently
• Contribute to menu creation, recipe development, and seasonal offerings
• Support high-volume production for afternoon teas & desserts
• Maintain pastry quality, portion control, and consistency
• Ensure all food produced meets hygiene, safety, and allergen standards
• Train, supervise, and guide junior team members when required
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Deputise the pastry team in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Have previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or a Junior Pastry Sous Chef in a hotel or high-quality pastry environment
• Demonstrate exceptional pastry skills, creativity, and attention to detail
• Can work well under pressure and manage both fine-dining and high-volume demands
• Have excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, chocolate work, and plating
• Are organised, proactive, and passionate about producing high-quality pastry
• Understand food safety, hygiene regulations, and allergen protocols
• Are flexible to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment, working at volume.

THE PERKS

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:

• Competitive salary
• Free meals on duty
• Team Member Parties
• Room and F&B discounts across the Marriott portfolio
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £400 for referring them!

RIGHT TO WORK:

In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.