Pastry Sous Chef (Maternity Cover)

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Gruppe; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to join their prestigious team at a five-star hotel in London. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant culinary environment, supervising the pastry team while ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and service. You will play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of operations and controlling food costs. With a commitment to employee experience, this position also provides excellent training and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about pastry and looking to elevate your career in a luxurious setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

£50,000 package including service charge

40 hour working week

Excellent training and career development

Free meals while on duty

Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Free Life Insurance

Bupa Dental and MediCash plan

Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme

Free uniform dry cleaning

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and high standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in food preparation and production.
• Control food costs and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Provide leadership and management in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.

Skills

Supervision

Food Preparation

Cost Control

Leadership

Cleanliness Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 6 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including La Dame de Pic (French cuisine, 2*Michelin Star), Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar).

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef (Maternity Cover) to join our Pastry team on a fixed term basis (May 2025 to May 2026).

The Pastry Sous Chef role:

• The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible to supervise, coordinate and assist the Head Chef in planning, preparation and production of all food items & maintain the smooth running of the operation.

• To control food cost, portion and market list.

• To check and liaise at all times with the Chief Steward to ensure that high standards of cleanliness.

• To give impeccable service at all times and provide management and leadership of the department.

• To deputize in the absence of the Head Pastry Chef.

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge employees enjoy:

• £50,000 package which includes hotel service charge and salary.

• 40 hour working week.

• Excellent training and career development opportunities.

• Free meals at Pepys Cellar (staff canteen) while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and fizzy drinks available throughout the day.

• Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year!

• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off.

• Free Life Insurance.

• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available.

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme.

• Free uniform dry cleaning available.

• Employee Experience: Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year.

• Access to Wagestream– a salary advance benefit.

• Employee Recognition Programmes.

• & many, many more surprises to discover!

We look forward to receiving your application!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK.