Pastry Sous Chef

Ham Yard Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry kitchen with creativity and flair. You will mentor a team, oversee operations, and collaborate on exciting dessert menus. Ideal candidates have a passion for pastries, strong leadership skills, and a desire to work in a high-end environment. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus service charge

Access to financial wellbeing app

Health cash plan

Discounted cinema tickets

Complimentary meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of pastry chefs to ensure high standards.
• Overseeing preparation and presentation of all pastry items.
• Managing day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to create new dessert menus.
• Maintaining inventory and ensuring efficient stock control.

Skills

Leadership skills

Pastry skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Job description

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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, preferably 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 £45,100 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
• 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
• 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/

If you're ready
to embark on a rewarding journey with Firmdale Hotels and contribute to our
legacy of excellence, apply now to join our vibrant team at Ham Yard Hotel!

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.