Luxury Pastry Sous Chef - Lead Creative Desserts & Banquets

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Greater London is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join their team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the dynamic pastry section's daily operations, ensuring the highest quality of all pastry and dessert items for events and in-room dining. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional pastry skills, leadership capabilities, and a passion for creativity. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including additional holidays based on tenure and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

£57,500 package made up of F&B service charge and salary

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels

Free meals while on duty

Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days

Free life insurance while on duty

Season Ticket Loan & cycle to work scheme

Free uniform dry cleaning

Annual themed employee parties

Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel.
• Exceptional technical skills in pastry and dessert preparation.
• Strong understanding of hotel amenities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the pastry team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Oversee the production of all pastry items for banqueting, in-room dining, amenities, and bespoke events.
• Maintain consistency in quality, taste, and presentation across all offerings.
• Support menu development and contribute innovative ideas for seasonal and signature creations.

Skills

Exceptional technical skills in pastry and dessert preparation

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Passion for creativity and attention to detail

Knowledge of current pastry trends and techniques

Education

Experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Pastry Chef

Job description

A luxury hotel in Greater London is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join their team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the dynamic pastry section's daily operations, ensuring the highest quality of all pastry and dessert items for events and in-room dining. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional pastry skills, leadership capabilities, and a passion for creativity. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including additional holidays based on tenure and extensive training opportunities.