Pastry Sous Chef

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

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:

Surrounded by the capital’s greenery and most coveted shopping streets, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane seamlessly balances award-winning design with the city’s high notes. Take in views of Hyde Park from sun-drenched rooms and our rooftop spa, enjoy a leisurely meal on our one-of-a-kind al fresco terrace, then stroll to explore London’s famous sights.

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is looking to recruit a Pastry Sous Chef to join the team.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and creative Pastry Sous Chef to join our main kitchen team. This is a key leadership position, working closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to manage the daily operations of a busy and dynamic pastry section. You will oversee the preparation and production of all pastry and dessert items for banqueting, in-room dining, amenities, and special events, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire the pastry team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence
• Oversee the production of all pastry items for banqueting, in-room dining, amenities, and bespoke events
• Maintain consistency in quality, taste, and presentation across all offerings
• Support menu development and contribute innovative ideas for seasonal and signature creations
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist with training and development of junior team members
• Collaborate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel.
• Exceptional technical skills in pastry and dessert preparation
• A passion for creativity and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of hotel amenities
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of current pastry trends and techniques
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane employees enjoy:

• £ 57,500 package made up of F&B Service charge and salary.
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels or Resort around the world with years of service.
• Free meals at Zest while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and ice cream available throughout the day
• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off
• Free Life Insurance while on duty.
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Season Ticket Loan & cycle to work scheme
• Free Uniform dry cleaning available
• Employee Experience: Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year.
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• & many , many more surprises to discover!

We look forward to receiving your application!