Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

Four Seasons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Greater London is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef de Partie for its Michelin-starred restaurant. You will oversee the pastry section, ensuring quality and innovation in dessert production, while supporting junior chefs. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience in high-end dining. The role offers a competitive salary package with numerous employee benefits, including training opportunities and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

£51,000 package including estimated service charge

Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities

Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels

Free meals at Zest during duty

Increased holiday entitlement with years of service

Free Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Recognition Programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a luxury or fine dining environment, ideally in a Michelin-starred kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pastry section and support junior team members.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to innovate and refine pastry offerings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Education

Food Hygiene qualification (CIEH or equivalent)

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.

About the location:

Surrounded by the capital’s greenery and most coveted shopping streets, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane seamlessly balances award‑winning design with the city’s high notes. Take in views of Hyde Park from sun‑drenched rooms and our rooftop spa, enjoy a leisurely meal on our one‑of‑a‑kind al fresco terrace, then stroll to explore London’s famous sights.

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane are looking for a Senior Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Pavyllon team.

Are you passionate about pastry and ready to take your career to the next level? Join the award‑winning team at Pavyllon, the Michelin‑starred restaurant by Chef Yannick Alléno, located within the iconic Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.

The Role:

As Senior Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in the daily operations of our pastry kitchen. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will lead the preparation and production of exquisite desserts and pastry items, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation.

What you will do:

• Oversee the pastry section and support junior team members
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH standards
• Collaborate with the culinary team to innovate and refine pastry offerings
• Uphold Four Seasons’ commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction

What you bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a luxury or fine dining environment, ideally in a Michelin‑starred kitchen
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH
• Food Hygiene qualification (CIEH or equivalent)
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Proven ability to plan, organise, and lead effectively
• All candidates must hold the Right to Work in the UK

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane employees enjoy:

• £51,000 package made of salary (£37,000) and F&B service charge (estimated £14,000)
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels or Resort around the world with years of service.
• Free meals at Zest while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and ice cream available throughout the day
• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off
• Free Life Insurance while on duty.
• 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!