Luxury Pastry Sous Chef - Lead Creative Desserts & Banquets

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in Greater London is looking for an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to lead their pastry team. This key leadership role involves overseeing the preparation and presentation of exquisite pastry and dessert items for various dining experiences, ensuring the highest standards and inspiring creativity in the team. Candidates should have a strong background in luxury hotel kitchens, exceptional pastry skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

£57,500 package including salary and service charge

Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities

Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels

Free meals while on duty

Holiday entitlement increases with service up to 33 days

Free Life Insurance

Season Ticket Loan & cycle to work scheme

Free Uniform dry cleaning

Access to salary advance benefit

Employee Recognition Programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Strong understanding of hotel amenities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the pastry team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Maintain consistency in quality, taste, and presentation across all offerings.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Exceptional technical skills in pastry and dessert preparation

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

A passion for creativity and attention to detail

Knowledge of current pastry trends and techniques

Job description

A prestigious luxury hotel in Greater London is looking for an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to lead their pastry team. This key leadership role involves overseeing the preparation and presentation of exquisite pastry and dessert items for various dining experiences, ensuring the highest standards and inspiring creativity in the team. Candidates should have a strong background in luxury hotel kitchens, exceptional pastry skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.