Job Description
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge islooking 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
What We Are Looking For:
* Ability to manage and motivate the pastry team effectively.
* Innovative approach to dessert and pastry creation, with a passion for experimenting with new techniques and flavors.
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and presentation in all pastry items.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with the Head Chef, team members, and other departments.
* Experience in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service, and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
* Understanding of food cost management, portion control, and inventory management.
* Flexibility to step in as Head Pastry Chef when needed and handle various responsibilities as they arise.
* Dedication to delivering impeccable service and upholding the Four Seasons standards.
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.
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