Pastry Sous Chef — Luxury Mayfair Fine Dining

Caterer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Career development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Claridge’s Pastry Kitchen is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join a renowned five‑star team in Mayfair. You will lead the pastry range for the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and luxury events, ensuring flawless presentation and strict quality control across a high‑volume operation.

The role requires expert sugar work, chocolate techniques and classic French and Italian methods, mentoring junior chefs and maintaining pristine kitchens.

Qualifications

• Expert sugar work, chocolate techniques, and classic French/Italian methods.
• Ability to lead and develop junior pastry chefs and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry production for the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and luxury events (~1000+ covers daily).
• Ensure highest standards of quality and presentation at all times.
• Develop and mentor Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs and Apprentices.
• Maintain clean, tidy kitchen areas, equipment and utensils; manage mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control.

Job description

Claridge’s Pastry Kitchen is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join a renowned five‑star team in Mayfair. You will lead the pastry range for the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and luxury events, ensuring flawless presentation and strict quality control across a high‑volume operation.

The role requires expert sugar work, chocolate techniques and classic French and Italian methods, mentoring junior chefs and maintaining pristine kitchens.