Lead Pastry Chef - Luxury Hotel Desserts

Corinthia London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holidays per annum (inc.

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform

Complimentary meals on duty

Enhanced pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef - Pastry to lead and deliver exquisite desserts, bakery items and afternoon tea across all outlets. You will combine hands-on pastry expertise with leadership, operational control and team development in a five-star setting.

Join our luxury hotel team renowned for its contemporary grandeur and attention to detail, where high-profile guests and colleagues alike expect the best.

Qualifications

• Proven Pastry experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high-end pastry environments.
• Strong technical skills in desserts, chocolate work and plated service.
• Proven ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Good understanding of kitchen management, stock control and cost efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Takes pride in own professional grooming.
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride and attention to detail in your work.
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests.
• Food Safety level 2 / Food Hygiene certification.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Sous Chef supports the Head Pastry Chef ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality desserts, bakery items and afternoon tea offerings across all outlets.
• The role combines hands-on expertise with leadership, operational control and team development.

Skills

Pastry experience

Desserts & chocolate work

Supervise junior staff

Kitchen management & cost efficiency

Communication & interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Flexibility

Grooming

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Professionalism with high-profile_gu*?

Food Hygiene Level 2

HACCP & COSHH knowledge

Job description

Corinthia London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef - Pastry to lead and deliver exquisite desserts, bakery items and afternoon tea across all outlets. You will combine hands-on pastry expertise with leadership, operational control and team development in a five-star setting.

Join our luxury hotel team renowned for its contemporary grandeur and attention to detail, where high-profile guests and colleagues alike expect the best.