Pastry Sous Chef

Ham Yard Hotel - Kitchen; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £46,922 + service

Wagestream access

Health cash plan

Discounts on cinema, gym, travel

Complimentary meals on shift

Referral bonus scheme

Flexible scheduling

Dry cleaning service

Enhanced holiday allowance

Season ticket loan

Ongoing training & English lessons

Volunteering day

Design Hotels discounts

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef for Ham Yard Hotel in London. You will lead the pastry kitchen with confidence, mentoring a team to deliver exquisite pastries and desserts in a luxury hotel environment.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on new dessert menus, manage stock and inventory, and ensure presentation and quality meet the group’s renowned standards.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry leadership experience in high-end settings.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and presentation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of pastry chefs to maintain high standards and development.
• Oversee all pastry preparation and presentation for quality and consistency.
• Manage day-to-day pastry kitchen operations including service flow and mise en place.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to create innovative dessert menus and source high-quality ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry skills

Organisational skills

Team mentoring

Job description

Are you passionate about creating exquisite pastries and desserts? Firmdale Hotels invites you to bring your culinary talents to our renowned Ham Yard Hotel, where excellence and creativity meet in the heart of London.

Firmdale Hotels is an award-winning group recognised for its unique design, outstanding service, and vibrant atmosphere. Each of our properties boasts a distinct personality, offering guests an unforgettable experience. At Ham Yard Hotel, we pride ourselves on our innovative cuisine and exceptional dining experiences.

As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our culinary team, leading the pastry kitchen with confidence and flair.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of pastry chefs to ensure high standards and continuous development.
• Overseeing the preparation and presentation of all pastry items, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen, including order of service and mise en place.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to create new and exciting dessert menus using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Maintaining inventory and ensuring efficient stock control and ordering processes.

What you Need:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferable in a high-end restaurant or hotel setting.
• A genuine love for food and a desire to create innovative and delicious pastries.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing, developing, and motivating a team.
• High standard of food knowledge and technical pastry skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments.

What We Offer:

• Competitiveannual salary of £46,922 plus service charge.
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash plan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitalityand travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.