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Pastry Junior Sous Chef
We are looking for an experienced and passionatePastry Junior Sous Chefto join a fantastic culinary team in our pastry kitchen at The Lanesborough.One of Londons pre-eminent dining destinations, The Lanesborough is celebrated as much for its exceptional food and drink as its beautiful rooms and suites. With seven individually designed private dining rooms representing some of the most refined event spaces London has to offer, a business meeting, special occasion or social gathering at The Lanesborough will exceed every expectation. From the vibrant Library Bar to the intimate Garden Room to the stately Withdrawing Room, to the modern British Restaurant The Lanesborough Grill, The Lanesborough offers an exclusive culinary experience.
As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will seek all opportunities to increase revenues through decreasing pastry expenses and practicing standards for productivity without compromising Guest satisfaction and constantly liaise with food stores to ensure that insufficient or excessive food pars are reported and dealt with immediately. Supporting theSous Chef and Head Chef, you should be creative and willing to experiment with flavours and textures. The Pastry Junior Sous Chefshould have a strong background in classic patisserie and baking, focusing onprogression within the team. The Pastry Junior Sous Chefwill also promote teamwork amongst all departments of the kitchen as well as departments within the hotel and lead and inspire Colleagues to reach their full potential through thorough training, follow up and setting the standards of excellence by practicing the same at all times.Please note this is a 24 hour kitchen operation.
The ideal Pastry Junior Sous Chefwould be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Experience in as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie within a fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant preferred but not essential
- Show drive and passion for baking, chocolate and/or patisserie
- Proven track record of running a service or section
- Food Hygiene Level 3 preferred although not essential for commencement as will be certified with the Company
- Excellent command of the English language
- Please note this role requires an element of manual handling and on occasion heavy lifting
In return we offer the PastryDemiChefde Partiefantastic industry leading rewards and benefits (Conditions apply):
- Dental and Optical Benefit
- Season Ticket Loan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Meals on Duty
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Tailored Uniforms
- Cycle Scheme (Loan to Purchase)
- Dry Cleaning(Non Uniformed Ambassadors)
- Training & Development Plans
- Social Committee Activities
- Training Fund Assistance
- Awards & Recognition Programs
The Lanesborough
With its enviable location at the heart of London, in prestigious Knightsbridge, and panoramic views of Hyde Park, The Lanesborough has been awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.
The Lanesborough captures the sense of a grand residence and offers 93 guest rooms, including 43 suites, and a personal butler service for all guests.Oetker Collectionmanages the hotel, they have the most inspiring selection of masterpiece hotels in the world. Oetker Collection embodies the finest of traditional European hospitality. These elite luxury hotels are strung together like pearls on a chain. Each is one-of-a-kind, unified by a desire to deliver the very best of life.
