Senior Sous Chef

Corinthia London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holidays per annum (inc.

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform

Complimentary meals on duty

Enhanced pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef - Pastry to lead and deliver exquisite desserts, bakery items and afternoon tea across all outlets. You will combine hands-on pastry expertise with leadership, operational control and team development in a five-star setting.

Join our luxury hotel team renowned for its contemporary grandeur and attention to detail, where high-profile guests and colleagues alike expect the best.

Qualifications

• Proven Pastry experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high-end pastry environments.
• Strong technical skills in desserts, chocolate work and plated service.
• Proven ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Good understanding of kitchen management, stock control and cost efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Takes pride in own professional grooming.
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride and attention to detail in your work.
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests.
• Food Safety level 2 / Food Hygiene certification.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Sous Chef supports the Head Pastry Chef ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality desserts, bakery items and afternoon tea offerings across all outlets.
• The role combines hands-on expertise with leadership, operational control and team development.

Skills

Pastry experience

Desserts & chocolate work

Supervise junior staff

Kitchen management & cost efficiency

Communication & interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Flexibility

Grooming

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Professionalism with high-profile_gu*?

Food Hygiene Level 2

HACCP & COSHH knowledge

Job description

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Sous Chef supports the Head Pastry Chef ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality desserts, bakery items and afternoon tea offerings across all outlets.
The role combines hands-on expertise with leadership, operational control and team development.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven Pastry experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high‑end pastry environments.
• Strong technical skills in desserts, chocolate work and plated service.
• Proven ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Good understanding of kitchen management, stock control and cost efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Takes pride in own professional grooming
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast‑paced environment
• Pride and attention to detail in your work
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests
• Food Safety level 2 / Food Hygiene certification
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s elegant, uplifting grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath‑taking multi award‑winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 days paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Enhanced pension entitlement
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Learning & Development programmes
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague social events

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.