Pastry Sous Chef — Lead a Fine-Dining Pastry Kitchen

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Holiday allowance after 3 and 5 years

Travel Season Ticket Loans

Pension Scheme

Subsidised Podiatrist and Masseuse

Job summary

Claridge’s, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the Pastry Kitchen. You will lead pastry production for the Foyer, Reading Room and In Room Dining, and support high-volume luxury events. Expect rigorous discipline, precision, and a passion for artistry.

You will mentor Junior Sous Chefs and ensure impeccable presentation, stock control, and clean, well-organised workspaces, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences in a renowned five-star setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large pastry operation in a fine dining or luxury hotel setting.
• Exceptional pastry skills with sugar and chocolate work and classic French/Italian techniques.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality presentation and service.
• Ability to train and develop junior pastry staff and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise and prepare all pastry items for multiple service areas (Foyer, Reading Room, In Room Dining and luxury events).
• Maintain the highest standards across all pastry output.
• Lead and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
• Ensure kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are clean and well organised; manage mise-en-place and stock rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Sugar work

Chocolate work

French techniques

Italian techniques

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Claridge’s, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the Pastry Kitchen. You will lead pastry production for the Foyer, Reading Room and In Room Dining, and support high-volume luxury events. Expect rigorous discipline, precision, and a passion for artistry.

You will mentor Junior Sous Chefs and ensure impeccable presentation, stock control, and clean, well-organised workspaces, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences in a renowned five-star setting.