- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Claridge’s
Claridge’s is a Maybourne hotel on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair. Its rooms and public spaces combine Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary design. The hotel operates restaurants, bars, event spaces and a spa, bringing together careers in guest services, housekeeping, culinary work and other hotel departments. Its approach to hospitality places individual guest care and attention to detail at the center of service.
Claridge’s is seeking a Junior Sous Chef Baker for its bakery team in London. The role oversees bakery development, preparation and standards, while supporting the development of junior chefs and maintaining mise en place, stock rotation, portion control and kitchen cleanliness. This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week on a variable five-days-out-of-seven shift pattern.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, supervise and prepare all bakery items for Claridge’s Hotel.
- Maintain the highest standards at all times.
- Support the development and ongoing learning of Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Bakers and apprentice chefs.
- Keep kitchen areas, equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
- Ensure appropriate mise en place, stock rotation and portion control.
Qualifications
- Able to lead and manage a large fine-dining establishment.
- Demonstrates exceptional skill in the art of baking.
- Shows genuine dedication to Claridge’s and commitment to consistent product and service quality.
- Understands guest needs and creates exceptional service experiences that result in lasting memories.
- Motivated and creative, with experience in a similar role in a hotel or standalone bakery.
- Passionate about food and quality products; a team player and avid learner who welcomes challenge and development.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK, with documented evidence of eligibility required during recruitment.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary staff restaurant access; option to purchase up to five additional annual leave days; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives; confidential 24-hour assistance helpline; occupational health support; life assurance; eye-care support and vouchers; flu vaccination vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an additional paid birthday leave day; recognition and colleague award programmes; in-house training and development; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; referral rewards of up to £1,500; long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season-ticket travel loans; pension scheme; Smart Tech Benefit; colleague hotel rates of £50 per night for the employee and family; hosted Guest Experience Stay; 50% discount on food and beverage; colleague events; and gifts for weddings, new arrivals and retirements.
Culture
Claridge’s emphasizes personal service and care in the details of a guest’s stay. Its recruitment materials describe collaboration across departments and opportunities for learning and development.
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