Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

The Lanesborough; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket loan

Enhanced pension scheme

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounts on treatments

Internal training opportunities

Job summary

The Lanesborough in London is seeking a Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join their award-winning pastry kitchen. This role involves overseeing pastry production, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with team members to innovate and implement cost-saving measures.

Candidates should have experience in fine dining, a passion for baking, and a proven ability to lead a section. The position offers numerous benefits, including pension and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie is preferred.
• Proven track record of running a service or section.
• Excellent command of the English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry production and quality control.
• Implement cost-saving measures for pastry supplies.
• Coordinate with food stores to report discrepancies in inventories.

Skills

Experience in a fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant

Passion for baking, chocolate, and/or patisserie

Ability to engage in manual handling

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3 (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Exceptional opportunity to join the Pastry Kitchen Team at The Lanesborough, an award‑winning luxury hotel in London.

Candidate Profile

As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef you will increase revenues by reducing pastry expenses while maintaining productivity standards and guest satisfaction. You will liaise with food suppliers to manage food consumption, support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, experiment with flavours and textures, promote teamwork across departments, and lead colleagues to reach their full potential through training, follow‑up and example. This is a 24‑hour kitchen operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry production and quality control.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving measures for pastry supplies.
• Maintain strict productivity standards without compromising service quality.
• Coordinate with food stores to report and resolve discrepancies in food inventories.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Create innovative pastry concepts and experiment with new flavours.
• Encourage teamwork between all kitchen departments and hotel areas.
• Lead and inspire colleagues, providing thorough training and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Experience as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a fine dining or Michelin‑starred restaurant (preferred but not essential).
• Passion for baking, chocolate and/or patisserie.
• Proven track record of running a service or section.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 preferred; certification can be obtained with the company.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to engage in manual handling and lift heavy items occasionally.

Benefits

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 initiatives
• Social and sports activities (football games, running club, yoga & pilates, etc.)

Career Growth & Personal Development

• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• Cross‑departmental exposure
• Partnerships with industry‑leading training providers
• Internal learning gateway
• Free access to an e‑learning platform offering job‑specific training and personal growth courses
• Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
• Financial incentives for recommending talent via the Recommend‑A‑Friend scheme

Recognition & Social Initiatives

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

Eligibility

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.