Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Corinthia London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

29 days paid holidays per annum

Complimentary meals on duty

Dry cleaning of uniform

Enhanced pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking an experienced pastry supervisor to lead day-to-day bakery and pastry operations within our 5-star hotel. You will supervise preparation, ensure high standards, and maintain strict hygiene throughout the kitchen.

The role requires creative pastry skills, leadership to guide junior colleagues, and flex hours to cover shifts. Join a luxury hospitality team delivering unrivalled service in the heart of London.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel bakery/patisserie.
• Demonstrable skills and creativity in all aspects of pastry including sugar work and chocolate tempering.
• Ability to lead and give clear directions in the absence of the head chef or sous chef.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision, preparation and service of all bakery and pastry items to high standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene controls in all kitchen areas under your supervision.
• Deputise to ensure smooth running of the food operation and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Sugar work

Plated desserts

Team supervision

Flexibility

Job description

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for day to day supervision, preparation and service of all bakery and pastry items, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times to the standards required by the hotel. To ensure that strict hygiene controls are kept in all Kitchen areas when under your supervision. To deputise and ensure the smooth running of the food operation, including the maintenance and cleaning of the kitchen.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a similar role and environtment
• The ability to lead and give clear directions in the absence of the head chef or sous chef
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Demonstrable skills and creativity in all aspects of pastry, to include sugar work, tempering chocolate, plated desserts, Banqueting and afternoon tea fancies and canapés
• Passionate to develop a career within luxury hospitality

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s elegant, uplifting grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 283 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 51 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 days paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Enhanced pension entitlement
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Learning & Development programmes
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague social events

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.