Pastry Sous Chef

Hyatt Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights per year

Discounted hotel stays for you and up

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and laundered

50% discount on food & beverages

Headspace membership

Continuous learning and development

Global career progression

Gym access

Job summary

Andaz London Liverpool Street is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead in our luxury pastry kitchen, delivering bakery, dessert, and afternoon tea excellence across high-volume service.

You will develop the pastry team, mentor junior colleagues, manage mise en place, and contribute seasonal menu ideas while upholding food safety and pristine quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry teams in luxury hotel environments.
• Strong creative ability for dessert concepts and pastry finishes.
• Commitment to high culinary standards and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Pastry Head Chef in day-to-day pastry kitchen management.
• Guiding and motivating the pastry team to deliver quality, consistency and presentation.
• Overseeing pastry mise en place and ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Taking responsibility for pastry operations in the absence of senior chef.
• Contributing creative ideas for seasonal menus and new pastry offerings.
• Producing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods.

Skills

Team management

Creativity

Culinary excellence

Job description

Role

RoleAs Pastry Sous Chef, you will play an integral role in the pastry kitchen, delivering exceptional quality across all pastry, bakery, dessert, and afternoon tea offerings within the hotel.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled pastry professional who enjoys developing teams, driving creativity, and maintaining the highest culinary standards in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

Duties and responsibilities related to Pastry Sous Chef role

• Supporting the Pastry Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the pastry kitchen
• Guiding and motivating the pastry team to deliver exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation across all pastry offerings
• Overseeing the preparation of pastry mise en place and ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Taking responsibility for the pastry operation in the absence of senior chef
• Contributing creative ideas towards seasonal menus, dessert concepts, and new pastry offerings
• Producing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods that Pastry Sous Chef Salary: £39,215 + TRONC

About Andaz London Liverpool Street

About Andaz London Liverpool StreetJoining Andaz London Liverpool Street means becoming part of a five-star lifestyle hotel located in the heart of vibrant East London. Just moments from Liverpool Street Station, the hotel sits at the centre of one of London's most trendy neighbourhoods. The hotel features 267 guestrooms and suites along with a collection of distinctive food and beverage experiences including a brasserie, café bar, wine lounge, gastropub and Japanese restaurant, creating a diverse and fast paced environment for colleagues. Andaz also offers 14 unique meeting and event spaces including the historic 1901 Ballroom and the Masonic Temple, both rich in character and heritage. At Andaz, which translates from Hindi as "personal style", colleagues are encouraged to be their authentic selves while delivering personalised and memorable experiences for guests. We are now looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our Culinary team. About the, consistently exceed guest expectationsCoaching, developing, and mentoring junior pastry colleagues to support their growth and progressionManaging stock levels, ordering, storage procedures, and waste control to support an efficient operationEnsuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, equipment maintenance, and kitchen compliance are maintained at all timesWorking collaboratively with Culinary and Food & Beverage teams to deliver memorable guest experiences while continuously developing your own skills and knowledge.

About You

About YouYou are a skilled pastry professional with experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or in a senior pastry role within a luxury hotel, high-volume kitchen, or premium hospitality environment. Combining strong technical expertise with creativity, you take pride in delivering exceptional products and guest experiences. Most importantly, you share Hyatt's values and are committed to creating memorable experiences through craftsmanship, innovation, and genuine hospitality.

Benefits you will enjoy as Pastry Sous Chef

• 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends from day one
• Free monthly massages
• Access to the hotel gym
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Global career progression opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow. With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.