Cheval Blanc Junior Pastry Sous‑Chef
Cheval Blanc Paris is hiring a Junior Pastry Sous‑Chef for Café Maxime Frédéric (Louis Vuitton) in Paris. Apply to join the Maison’s culinary team.
Overview
Cheval Blanc is the luxury hospitality Maison within the LVMH portfolio, delivering highly personalised, design‑led hotel and gastronomy experiences. The brand is recognised for refined service standards, a strong culinary focus and opportunities for internal mobility across its Maisons and the wider LVMH group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Organise and oversee the preparation and presentation of pâtisserie and dessert offerings for the Café Maxime Frédéric point of sale under the authority of the 1er Sous‑Chef.
- Execute recipes and baking processes in strict accordance with technical fiches and Maison procedures to guarantee consistent product quality and presentation.
- Contribute to the creation and development of pastry recipes and seasonal dessert menus.
- Supervise, train and control the day‑to‑day work of the pastry team in collaboration with the 1er Sous‑Chef; ensure proper integration of new Ambassadors.
- Ensure cleaning and maintenance of equipment and premises and enforce HACCP and internal hygiene and safety protocols.
- Participate in stock management and ordering in coordination with the Economat to ensure appropriate quality and quantities.
- Apply and uphold the Maison’s quality standards, staffing schedules and operational procedures; report any safety or incident risks to hierarchy.
Qualifications
- BEP/CAP Pâtisserie, BAC PRO Cuisine or MC Desserts de Restaurant (or equivalent professional diploma).
- Formal mastery of HACCP rules and food‑safety protocols.
- Proven background in luxury hospitality or Michelin‑starred restaurant operations.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in pastry; at least 2 years in a Chef de Partie or Sous‑Chef role within a luxury hotel or Michelin‑starred restaurant is required.
Education
BEP/CAP Pâtisserie or BAC PRO Cuisine / MC Desserts de Restaurant (or equivalent professional qualification).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.359 open roles in Paris, including 126 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.777 active listings on Cerulean, 143 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.346 open positions, with 182 posted this week.
Benefits
Pleasant and stimulating work environment; 13th month salary after one year of service; 50% reimbursement of mutual health insurance; access to LVMH private sales after six months; numerous internal trainings; on‑site social worker; secure bicycle and scooter parking; company Uber account (home‑work rides between 00:30 and 05:30, up to €50 coverage subject to eligibility); 90% reimbursement of transport pass (Navigo, Vélib, Transilien); provided and laundered uniform; meals provided at the staff restaurant; eligibility for internal mobility within Cheval Blanc or LVMH after two years.
Culture
Cheval Blanc cultivates an intimate, highly personalised luxury hospitality culture with a strong emphasis on culinary excellence and creative service. The Maison values talent development, internal mobility and collaborative teamwork, expecting high standards of professionalism and discretion from its Ambassadors.
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