Pastry Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel as a Pastry Sous Chef in a dynamic culinary team. You'll lead operations in the pastry kitchen, focusing on creativity and innovation in dessert preparation while mentoring your team. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

£51,500 package including hotel service charge

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Free meals at staff canteen

Paid wellness days

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Free life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred environment.
• Expertise in classical and modern pastry techniques.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the pastry team.
• Overseeing production of all pastry items.
• Upholding hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Classical pastry techniques

Modern pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Experience in luxury hotel or Michelin-starred environment

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 6 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including La Dame de Pic (French cuisine, 2*Michelin Star), Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dinning, afternoon tea & bar).

Pastry Sous Chef – Maternity Cover (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is looking for a passionate and talented Pastry Sous Chef to join our dynamic pastry team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class culinary team, working in a luxury environment where creativity, precision, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

As Pastry Sous Chef, you will support and collaborate closely with the Head Pastry Chef to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the pastry kitchen. You will take a lead role in daily operations, including planning, preparation, production, and presentation, while upholding the highest standards of quality and consistency.

What you will do:

• Leading and mentoring the pastry team, ensuring a positive and productive working environment.

• Overseeing the production of all pastry items, from afternoon tea and plated desserts to showpieces and bespoke event offerings.

• Monitoring food costs, portion control, and ordering in line with budgetary requirements.

• Upholding hygiene and cleanliness standards, in collaboration with the Chief Steward.

• Deputizing in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef, taking full operational responsibility.

• Continuously elevating the guest experience through innovative and beautifully crafted pastry offerings.

What You Bring:

• Experience in a similar leadership role within a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred environment.

• Expertise in classical and modern pastry techniques with an eye for detail and artistic presentation.

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities, with a hands-on and supportive approach.

• A deep passion for pastry and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

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

• £51,500 package which includes hotel service charge, and salary

• Excellent training and career development opportunities

• Free meals at Pepys Cellar (staff canteen) 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 years of service up to 33 days off

• Free Life Insurance

• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available

• 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!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK