Pastry Junior Sous Chef in City of Westminster

We are seeking a talented Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join the Dante team within Claridge's Restaurant. Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service.

As a part of the finely tuned and knowledgeable team, you will be serving our guests delicious modern Italian cuisine and world‑class cocktails, creating an unforgettable dining experience. No matter the time of day they join us, you will be there to provide our guests with a seamless service that lingers long after the last sip of their Negronis.

As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, your main duties will be to:

• Prepare ingredients for and during service working alongside the Claridge’s Restaurant Kitchen team.
• Assist the Head Chef in being responsible for the management of all pastry and bakery production to guests within the Claridge’s Restaurant.
• Ensure that the highest standards are maintained in the preparation of food.
• Instruct, brief and supervise the Pastry brigade in their daily tasks, assist them in their preparation of food.
• Participate in supervising and preparation of all baked goods pastries and desserts in accordance with established recipes.
• Maintain high levels of communication between Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties at all times, in particular ensuring special messages / requests are dealt with promptly.
• Prepare food requisitions in accordance with daily routine, taking into account advance planning, special bookings and staffing levels.
• Ensure that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the kitchen and front of house team.

Successful candidates for our Pastry Junior Sous Chef opportunity will:

• Have experience as a chef de partie or higher within a fast paced pastry kitchen environment.
• Demonstrate advanced patisserie skills including chocolate tempering.
• Have 5-star experience in a similar position.
• Show a passion for food and quality products and ingredients.
• Be a team player with good communication skills.
• Be able to work in a high pressured environment.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme.
• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
• 24‑hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off‑site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state‑of‑the‑art all‑day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In‑house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.
• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.).
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.