Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef Claridge’s We are seeking an exceptional Pastry Sous Chef to join the Claridge’s team. 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. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as “annexe to Buckingham Palace”. Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.

As a Pastry Sous Chef you will be responsible for: • The development, supervision and preparation of all pastry items within our fantastic kitchens. • Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. • The development and ongoing learning of Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Apprentice chefs.

Successful candidates for our Pastry Sous Chef opportunity will: • Be able to lead and manage a large fine dining establishment • Demonstrate an exceptional level of skill, including sugar work, chocolate work, French and Italian techniques. • Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service. • Demonstrate an absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories • Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment. • You will have a passion for food and quality products and be a team player