Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Oetker Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket loan

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Complimentary meals on duty

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted chiropodist and massage

Job summary

The Lanesborough is seeking a Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join our Pastry Kitchen team at London’s renowned luxury hotel, The Lanesborough. You will support the Sous and Head Chefs, driving pastry production with creativity, while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction in a 24-hour operation.

Ideal candidates will have a strong classic patisserie background and a passion for experimentation, contributing to teamwork across departments and opportunities for growth within the hotel.

Qualifications

• Strong background in classic patisserie and baking.
• Experience in managing a service or section is preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to maintaining standards of excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily pastry production and service.
• Experiment with flavours and textures while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Lead and inspire colleagues to uphold the kitchen's standards and training.

Skills

Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Senior Chef de Partie

Fine dining

Michelin-starred restaurant

Job description

In return

We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Pastry Kitchen Team at The Lanesborough. Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa. Oetker Hotels Masterpiece Collection Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

Candidate Profile

As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will seek all opportunities to increase revenues through decreasing pastry expenses and practicing standards for productivity without compromising Guest satisfaction and constantly liaise with food stores to ensure that insufficient or excessive food pars are reported and dealt with immediately. Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you should be creative and willing to experiment with flavours and textures. The Pastry Junior Sous Chef should have a strong background in classic patisserie and baking, focusing on progression within the team. The Pastry Junior Sous Chef will also promote teamwork amongst all departments of the kitchen as well as departments within the hotel and lead and inspire Colleagues to reach their full potential through thorough training, follow up and setting the standards of excellence by practicing the same at all times. Please note this is a 24 hour kitchen operation.

Key Requirements

• Experience in as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie within a fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant preferred but not essential
• Show drive and passion for baking, chocolate and/or patisserie
• Proven track record of running a service or section
• Food Hygiene Level 3 preferred although not essential for commencement as will be certified with the Company
• Excellent command of the English language
• Please note this role requires an element of manual handling and on occasion heavy lifting

In return

Benefits

We believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of our team members. To support your wellbeing and growth, we provide a robust reward and benefits package, including:

Financial Wellbeing

• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Safety shoes
• Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area

Health & Wellness

• Complimentary meals on duty
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments
• Substantiality initiates
• Social and sports activities (e.g. football games, running club, yoga & pilates, etc.)

Career Growth & Personal Development

• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• Cross-departmental exposure
• Partnered with industry-leading training providers
• Internal learning gateway
• Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
• Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
• Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme

Recognition & Social Initiatives

• Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
• Long service awards
• Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
• 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
• Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children's Christmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.)
• Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)
• Retirement parties
• Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872. The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.