- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Pastry Sous Chef at CUT at 45 Park Lane supervises pastry shifts and supports menu development, team training and consistent dessert execution across dining outlets and events. The role is permanent, full-time, and shift-based, with current shifts running 6am–3pm, 7am–4pm, 2pm–11pm or 3pm–12am; operational hours may change.
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise daily shift operations and assist in leading the pastry team, ensuring efficient service from preparation through plating.
- Assist senior chefs with 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 the presentation and consistency of baked goods and plated desserts across dining outlets and events.
- Manage mise en place, track inventory, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.
- Enforce food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety standards.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of pastry-making techniques, including dough preparation, cake baking and chocolate work.
- Understanding of food safety regulations, including HACCP, and maintaining a clean working environment.
- Ability to follow pastry recipes precisely and maintain consistency in taste and appearance.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Proficiency with pastry and baking equipment, including ovens, mixers and piping tools.
- Ability to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced pastry kitchen.
- Team collaboration.
- Adaptability.
- Experience with specific types of pastries, such as tarts, macarons or plated desserts.
- Decorating skills.
- Menu contribution.
- Creativity.
- Knowledge of creating desserts that meet dietary needs, such as gluten-free, vegan or sugar-free.
- Leadership skills.
- Organisation.
- Flexible work hours.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary annual stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within Dorchester Collection; Friends & Family hotel-stay discounts; discounts at high-street and online shops; enrolment from day one in the Royal London Private Pension scheme, with an 8% employer contribution; seasonal ticket loan; rental deposit scheme; private financial advice; eye-care vouchers; access to apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5; social events; a £1,000 referral bonus; and immediate well-being advice.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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