Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a u202fPastry Junior Sous Chefto join the pre-opening team for this highlyu202fanticipatedu202fnew luxury hotel opening later this year.u202f This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.u202f Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London u2013 Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Cafu00e9 Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worldu2019s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.u202f Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltonu2019s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worldu2019s most sought-after destinations.u202f u202fu202f **WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKu2019s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026** u202f u202fu202f _Proudly voted by our Team Members_ u202f **A World of Rewards** u202f Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on dutyu202f Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stageu202f Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryu2011leading Corporate Responsibility initiativesu202f Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverageu202f High street savings through Perks at Worku202f 28 daysu2019 holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of serviceu202f We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.u202f **What will I be doing?** As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Pastry Chef, playing a key leadership role within the pastry brigade to deliver refined, memorable experiences for our Guests and Members. You will uphold the highest culinary standards, demonstrating precision, creativity, and professionalism in every aspect of the pastry operation. Your responsibilities will include: Ensure all pastry preparation and presentation consistently meet brand standards across the restaurant and private event offerings Lead daily briefings for relevant menus, ensuring clarity, preparation, and alignment within the pastry team Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef in the development and evolution of innovative pastry menus and seasonal creations Support prompt, thoughtful resolution of guest enquiries, contributing to positive outcomes and elevated guest satisfaction Build strong, collaborative working relationships across departments, offering support as required to ensure seamless operations Assist in leading, mentoring, and training the pastry team, ensuring full compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and food safety requirements u202f **What are we looking for?** A Pastry Junior Sous Chef within Hiltonu2019s luxury brands is a passionate culinary professional who leads with integrity, creativity, and a commitment to excellenceu2014working collaboratively to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and experience: A minimum of two yearsu2019 experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, preferably within a luxury or highu2011end hospitality environment A strong, creative leader with a genuine passion for pastry excellence and team development NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent professional culinary qualification) A valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a strong understanding of food safety standards The ability to remain composed and effective under pressure in a fastu2011paced, detailu2011driven kitchen environment Flexibility and confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative brigade **EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY** u202f At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests u2013 and behind every job, thereu2019s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.u202fThatu2019s why atHilton,Every Job Makes the Stay.u202f **Find out more about all our brands and hotels -** **u202f** **Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company** **Job:** _Culinary_ **Title:** _Pastry Junior Sous Chef_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0CIOU_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**