Pastry Sous Chef: Lead Craft Desserts & Luxury Dining

Jumeirah; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Staff discounts

Service charge

Birthday leave

Uniform cleaning

Job summary

Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London’s Knightsbridge is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. The role focuses on developing seasonal pastry menus, leading a skilled pastry brigade, and maintaining exceptional quality and presentation across all pastry offerings.

Candidates should have extensive pastry leadership experience in upscale settings, strong cost-control and organisational skills, and a passion for innovative dessert concepts that delight discerning guests at a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in upscale or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Proficiency in cost control, recipe standardization, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute menus that highlight seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, ensuring high culinary standards.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining efficiency and consistency in food preparation and service.
• Manage food and labour costs through effective planning and waste reduction strategies.
• Standardize and implement recipes to ensure consistent taste, quality, and presentation.
• Supervise procurement and inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Team mentorship

Organisational skills

Job description

Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London’s Knightsbridge is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. The role focuses on developing seasonal pastry menus, leading a skilled pastry brigade, and maintaining exceptional quality and presentation across all pastry offerings.

Candidates should have extensive pastry leadership experience in upscale settings, strong cost-control and organisational skills, and a passion for innovative dessert concepts that delight discerning guests at a