Pastry Chef de Partie

Four Seasons Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to join their Main Pastry Kitchen. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-end kitchen along with strong technical skills and a passion for pastry. Benefits include up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons property worldwide, excellent training opportunities, and holiday entitlement increasing with length of service. The environment emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Benefits

£40,500.00 package including hotel service charge and salary

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Free meals at Pepys while on duty

Holiday entitlement increases up to 33 days

Free life insurance while on duty

Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available

Free dry cleaning

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Demi Chef de Partie in a high-end or luxury kitchen.
• Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of pastry techniques and ingredients.
• A genuine passion for pastry and a desire to grow within the culinary world.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality pastry items in line with Four Seasons standards.
• Support the leadership team in supervising junior pastry staff.
• Ensure consistency, creativity, and attention to detail in all pastry production.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Communication

Time management

Education

Food Hygiene qualification (CIEH Level 2 or equivalent)

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar).

Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join our team!

The role:

As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be a key member of our Main Pastry Kitchen, contributing to the creation of exquisite desserts and pastries for the Rotunda Restaurant, In-Room Dining, Banqueting, and in-house amenities. You’ll work closely with the Pastry Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the pastry section.

What you will do:

• Prepare and present high-quality pastry items in line with Four Seasons standards.
• Support the leadership team in supervising junior pastry staff and maintaining a positive kitchen environment.
• Ensure consistency, creativity, and attention to detail in all pastry production.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, COSHH).
• Contribute ideas for new menu items and seasonal offerings.

What you bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Demi Chef de Partie in a high-end or luxury kitchen.
• Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of pastry techniques and ingredients.
• Food Hygiene qualification (CIEH Level 2 or equivalent).
• A team player with excellent communication and time management skills.
• A genuine passion for pastry and a desire to grow within the culinary world.
• All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge employees enjoy:

• £40,500.00 package including hotel service charge and salary
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels or Resorts around the world with years of service
• Free meals at Pepys while on duty, including fruits, coffee/tea, and fizzy drinks available throughout the day
• Up to 2 paid Wellness Days per year
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service up to 33 days
• Free life insurance while on duty
• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available
• Opportunities to build a successful global career
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work scheme
• Free dry cleaning
• Employee Experience: Annual themed employee party and various social, charitable, and sporting events
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• ...and many more surprises to discover!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK