- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Claridge’s
Claridge’s is a Maybourne hotel on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair. Its rooms and public spaces combine Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary design. The hotel operates restaurants, bars, event spaces and a spa, bringing together careers in guest services, housekeeping, culinary work and other hotel departments. Its approach to hospitality places individual guest care and attention to detail at the center of service.
Claridge’s seeks a Junior Sous Chef Baker to develop, supervise and prepare bakery items, uphold standards, and support the learning of junior kitchen colleagues. The permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week, on a variable schedule of five days out of seven; applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence during recruitment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, supervise and prepare all bakery items within Claridge’s Hotel.
- Maintain the highest standards at all times.
- Support the development and ongoing learning of Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Bakers and apprentice chefs.
- Keep kitchen areas, equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
- Ensure appropriate mise en place, stock rotation and portion control.
Qualifications
- Able to lead and manage a large fine-dining establishment.
- Exceptional skill in the art of baking.
- Demonstrates dedication to Claridge’s and commitment to consistent product and service quality.
- Understands guest needs and creates exceptional service experiences that result in lasting memories.
- Motivated and creative, with experience in a similar role in a hotel or standalone bakery.
- Passionate about food and quality products; a team player and avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK and able to provide documented evidence of eligibility during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Experience in a similar role with a hotel or standalone bakery.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary access to the all-day dining staff restaurant; option to purchase up to five additional annual leave days per year; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives including mental health support and physical activity; 24-hour confidential assistance helpline; on- and off-site occupational health support; life assurance through a Death in Service scheme; eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses (subject to terms and conditions); flu vaccination vouchers (subject to terms and conditions); Cycle to Work Scheme; an additional paid day of leave for a birthday; instant recognition and awards; dedicated in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards with prizes; internal progression and cross-property move opportunities; ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme with rewards of up to £1,500 (subject to terms and conditions); long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season-ticket travel loans; pension scheme (subject to terms and conditions); Smart Tech Benefit, allowing electrical goods to be purchased with monthly repayments; colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for the employee and their family; hosted Guest Experience Stay (subject to terms and conditions); 50% off food and beverage across restaurants and bars (subject to terms and conditions); colleague events throughout the year; gifts marking weddings, new arrivals and retirements.
Culture
Claridge’s emphasizes personal service and care in the details of a guest’s stay. Its recruitment materials describe collaboration across departments and opportunities for learning and development.
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