- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Connaught
The Connaught is a Maybourne hotel on Carlos Place in London’s Mayfair. Its hospitality combines traditional interiors and contemporary art with restaurants, bars and an Aman Spa. Careers span accommodation, food and beverage, culinary work and hotel support departments. The hotel’s service is built around discretion and individual guest care, supported by coordination between front-of-house and operational teams.
The Connaught seeks a full-time Pastry Demi Chef de Partie for its Helene Darroze Pastry Kitchen, responsible for pastry preparation and service, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting the brigade. The role requires 48 hours per week and is permanent.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the pastry team with food preparation and service, maintaining the highest standards.
- Keep designated kitchen areas, equipment and utensils clean and tidy to the required standards.
- Prepare delicate desserts, petit fours and other patisserie using fine, fresh ingredients.
- Organise and prioritise work to ensure the smooth running of the section.
- Share knowledge and support the brigade.
Qualifications
- Previous experience at a similar level.
- Proven pastry skills in a quality hotel and/or restaurant team.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK; documented evidence is required during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience at a similar level, in luxury hospitality, and proven experience in a quality hotel and/or restaurant pastry team.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary access to the staff restaurant; option to purchase up to five additional annual leave days; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives; 24-hour confidential assistance helpline; occupational health support; life assurance; eye care vouchers and contributions towards glasses; flu vaccination vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an additional paid birthday day off; recognition and award programmes; in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; referral rewards of up to £1,500; long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after three and five years; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season ticket travel loans; pension scheme; Smart Tech Benefit; colleague hotel rates of £50 per night for employees and family; hosted Guest Experience Stay; 50% off food and beverage; colleague events; gifts for weddings, new arrivals and retirements. Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Culture
The Connaught’s recruitment materials emphasize attention to detail, teamwork and a personal approach to service. Its hotel departments work together to support each guest’s stay.
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