Pastry Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel (Pre-Opening)

Auberge Resorts Collection; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge House in Mayfair is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the pre-opening pastry program and elevate dessert and pastry offerings across the property. You will work with the Head Pastry Chef to establish standards, recipes and production schedules from opening and beyond, while mentoring the pastry team.

The role focuses on refined, innovative desserts that reflect the house spirit and ensure guest delight across all outlets, with hands-on leadership in a lively luxury kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, high-end restaurant or pastry kitchen where consistency and precision are essential.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergen management and professional kitchen standards, with the discipline to maintain them every day.
• Strong commercial awareness of food costs, portion control, stock management and waste reduction, combined with a creative, collaborative and practical approach to developing and consistently delivering new ideas within a wider culinary team.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and the varied hours associated with a busy luxury kitchen.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the pre-opening of the pastry kitchen, helping to establish recipes, technical specifications, production schedules, presentation standards and ways of working from the very beginning.
• Prepare and oversee the production of pastries, desserts and other creations to an exceptional standard, with consistency, quality and craftsmanship in every step.
• Assist in developing seasonal ideas and signature pieces, bringing curiosity to ingredients, techniques and presentation while keeping the work rooted in quality, purpose and the distinctive character of Cambridge House.
• Support the Head Pastry Chef in developing recipes, preparing specification sheets, and managing product costings.
• Work closely with the wider Culinary and Food & Beverage teams to ensure pastry and dessert offerings complement each menu, season and dining experience.
• Support afternoon tea, private dining, celebrations and events, creating thoughtful and memorable pastry experiences.
• Keep production carefully planned and beautifully organised, balancing quality, freshness and presentation with the practical rhythm of a busy kitchen. Support daily briefings and production planning, ensuring the team understands the priorities and standards for each shift.
• Lead by example throughout service and production, remaining hands-on and connected to the craft while bringing calm, focus and energy to the busiest moments.
• Train, coach and support the pastry team, sharing knowledge generously and creating a culture where people feel encouraged to ask questions, develop their skills, share ideas and take genuine pride in their craft.
• Maintain impeccable standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and kitchen cleanliness, ensuring mise en place, storage, labelling and preparation are handled with care and precision.
• Support stock management, ordering and inventory, working closely with suppliers to protect product quality, manage costs and make the most of every ingredient.
• Remain curious, collaborative and ready to step in wherever needed, helping to create a pastry kitchen where quality, creativity and camaraderie go hand in hand.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Food safety (HACCP)

Allergen management

Food cost awareness

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Cambridge House in Mayfair is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the pre-opening pastry program and elevate dessert and pastry offerings across the property. You will work with the Head Pastry Chef to establish standards, recipes and production schedules from opening and beyond, while mentoring the pastry team.

The role focuses on refined, innovative desserts that reflect the house spirit and ensure guest delight across all outlets, with hands-on leadership in a lively luxury kitchen.