Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Kitchen

The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our talented pastry team. In this role, you will work with the Executive Pastry Chef to design, execute and improve on recipes and lead and inspire a team of professionals in the pastry kitchen.

In the role of Pastry Sous Chef, your key focus will be to:

• create amazing desserts and afternoon tea selection
• manage and lead a team of professional chefs and apprentices
• assist with ordering and stock taking of all produce on section
• constantly seek new ingredients and techniques to improve guest experience
• design menu suggestions and understand costing implications
• deputise in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef

Do you have? –

• previous similar experience in a 5* luxury hotel, with medium to large banqueting and afternoon tea offering
• knowledge in the latest food trends with unbeatable knowledge of pastry
• fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes
• excellent communication, administration, organisation and interpersonal skills
• strong leadership and motivational skills to lead a multi-talented team
• food safety training along with relevant culinary qualifications

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops

Mental Wellbeing

• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered, or if a non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions

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