The Lanesborough Junior Sous Chef, Pastry

About The Lanesborough

The Lanesborough is one of London’s most distinguished luxury hotels, occupying a neoclassical landmark at Hyde Park Corner and welcoming guests since 1991. Renowned for its Regency-inspired interiors, dedicated butler service and refined dining, the hotel combines British heritage with highly personalised hospitality. As an employer, it brings together professionals across accommodation, culinary arts, wellness and guest services, united by discretion, precision and an intuitive understanding of individual preferences. Its exacting service culture offers a distinctive setting for those who value craftsmanship, collaborative excellence and the art of creating memorable experiences for an international clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities to increase revenue by reducing pastry expenses and improving productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
• Liaise continually with food stores to ensure insufficient or excessive food par levels are reported and addressed promptly.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef; bring creativity and a willingness to experiment with flavours and textures.
• Promote teamwork across kitchen departments and other hotel departments.
• Lead and inspire colleagues through thorough training and follow-up, and set standards of excellence by consistently practising them.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a fine-dining or Michelin-starred restaurant is preferred but not essential.
• Drive and passion for baking, chocolate and/or patisserie.
• A proven track record of running a service or section.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 is preferred but not essential to start; certification will be provided by the company.
• Excellent command of English.
• The role involves some manual handling and occasional heavy lifting.

Skills

Benefits

Season ticket loan; enhanced pension scheme; life insurance; complimentary dry cleaning; safety shoes; retail discounts in Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area; complimentary meals on duty; Cycle to Work scheme; flu vaccinations; discounted chiropodist and massage treatments; sustainability initiatives; social and sports activities; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; cross-departmental exposure; access to industry-leading training providers and an internal learning gateway; free access to an e-learning platform with role-specific training and personal development courses; subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes; financial incentives through the Recommend-A-Friend scheme; annual award programmes with prizes; long-service awards; preferential room rates at The Lanesborough for the employee and their family; 50% discount on food and beverage and Club & Spa treatments; social events; celebrations of personal milestones; retirement parties. Terms and conditions apply.

Culture

The Lanesborough’s workplace culture is rooted in the traditions of British hospitality, with an emphasis on discretion, meticulous attention to detail and highly personalised service. Within its distinguished London setting, collaboration across hotel teams and pride in professional craftsmanship underpin the seamless guest experience, reflecting an environment where exacting standards and thoughtful human connections go hand in hand.

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