CUT - Pastry Sous Chef

Your future, our legacy

Hotel

45 Park Lane

Division & Department

Food & Beverage - Kitchen

Job Title

CUT - Pastry Sous Chef

Contract Type

Permanent

Status

Full time

Position Overview

Join us as a Pastry Sous Chef at CUT at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024, 2025 and 2026. CUT is the number 1 in the UK ‘World’s Best Steak Restaurant’ and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as a Pastry Sous Chef at CUT at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you'll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

What you'll do

As a Pastry Sous Chef, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Supervise daily shift operations and assist in leading the pastry team, running service efficiently from preparation to plating.
• Assist senior chefs in developing, costing, and executing seasonal menus, patisserie concepts, and specialty desserts.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs in fundamental pastry techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ensure immaculate presentation and consistency of all baked goods and plated desserts across all dining outlets and events.
• Manage mise en place, track inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize food waste. Enforce the highest standards of food hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety regulations.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Pastry Sous Chef but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. These currently set as:

6am – 3pm

7am – 4pm

2pm – 11pm

3pm – 12am

What you'll bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Pastry Techniques: Knowledge of pastry-making techniques, ex. dough preparation, cake baking, & chocolate work
• Food Safety: Understanding of food safety regulations (HACCP) and maintaining a clean working environment
• Recipe Adherence: Ability to follow pastry recipes precisely and maintain consistency in taste and appearance.
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Basic Baking Equipment Use: Proficiency in using pastry and baking equipment like ovens, mixers, and piping tools
• Physical Endurance: Able to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced pastry kitchen
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Preferred Skills

• Specialized Pastry Knowledge: Experience with specific types of pastries (eg. tarts, macarons, or plated desserts)
• Decorating Skills
• Menu Contribution
• Creativity
• Dietary Adaptations: Knowledge of creating desserts that meet dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, or sugar-free)
• Leadership Skills
• Organisation
• Flexible Work Hours

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [email protected] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Position location

Job Location

United Kingdom

Location

45 Park Lane W1K 1PN Mayfair