Junior Sous Chef – Pastry

About the role

Delano London, opening in late 2026, is looking for a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry to join its pre-opening culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Head Chef and working closely with the Senior Sous Chef, you will take ownership of the pastry section and help build it from the ground up, delivering a consistent sweet offering across Lana Lusa, breakfast, afternoon tea, room service, events and private dining.

Key responsibilities

• Run the pastry section day to day, covering preparation, organisation, production, presentation and service.
• Develop and deliver the pastry menu across the hotel's operations, including breakfast, afternoon tea, room service and events.
• Lead the pastry team during preparation and service, and coach Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs and other juniors.
• Manage mise en place, production lists, par levels, ordering and section readiness.
• Produce cakes, tarts, desserts, creams, sauces, gels, biscuits, doughs and breakfast pastries to the required standard.
• Support recipe development, seasonal menus, special events and guest experiences.
• Implement SOPs, recipe cards, production schedules, labelling, cleaning routines and opening/closing procedures.
• Control food costs, labour productivity, yield and waste, and ensure HACCP, allergen management and food safety compliance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of the opening pastry team, and help with menu tastings, mock services and recipe trials.

Required profile

• Strong pastry experience at Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef level in a high-quality restaurant, luxury hotel, bakery or premium hospitality operation.
• Previous pre-opening experience is a real plus.
• Comfortable producing pastry for a busy all-day restaurant and hotel operation, including breakfast, events and room service.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and key hospitality moments.

Required skills

• Accurate weighing, recipe control, timing, temperature, fermentation, chilling, freezing and storage.
• Food safety, HACCP, allergen management and cross-contamination prevention.
• Knowledge of food cost, yield, portion control and waste reduction.

What we offer

• The chance to help launch Delano London and build the pastry section from day one.
• A kitchen culture that values quality, teamwork, learning and genuine hospitality.
• Opportunities to develop your technical, creative and leadership skills in a luxury hotel setting.
• Colleague benefits, hotel stays and experiences across the wider group.