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About the Role

Join the pre-opening culinary team of Delano London as a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry. You will take ownership of the pastry section, delivering a distinctive sweet offering across the all-day restaurant and hotel operations. This role involves building the pastry section from the ground up, leading by example, and combining technical skill, creativity, organization, and a passion for exceptional pastry.

Responsibilities

Take day-to-day responsibility for the pastry section, ensuring excellent preparation, organization, production, presentation, and service delivery.
Develop and deliver the pastry offering across Lana Lusa, breakfast, afternoon tea, room service, events, private dining, and wider hotel requirements.
Lead the pastry team during preparation and service, setting clear expectations and maintaining a calm, professional, and supportive working environment.
Prepare, cook, finish, and present pastry items to the required Delano standard, following recipes, specifications, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
Support the development of a pastry identity that is contemporary, elegant, generous, and connected to Delano’s Mediterranean and London influences.
Take ownership of mise en place, daily production lists, par levels, ordering requirements, and section readiness for every service.
Produce and maintain high-quality cakes, tarts, desserts, creams, sauces, gels, biscuits, doughs, breakfast pastries, and other pastry preparations.
Support the creation, testing, costing, and implementation of new pastry recipes, seasonal menus, special events, and guest experiences.
Coach and develop Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs, and other junior members of the pastry team.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training for the opening pastry team.
Help implement pastry SOPs, recipe cards, production schedules, labelling systems, cleaning routines, and opening and closing procedures.
Ensure accurate weighing, recipe adherence, batch consistency, portion control, and excellent attention to detail across all pastry production.
Monitor the quality, freshness, texture, temperature, appearance, and shelf life of all pastry products and components.
Coordinate oven use, refrigeration, freezing, storage, service timing, and shared equipment with the wider kitchen team.
Support stock control, deliveries, storage, rotation, allergen separation, waste reduction, and responsible use of ingredients.
Maintain pastry food cost, labour productivity, yield, and waste targets.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen management, Health & Safety, company policies, and all relevant legal and brand requirements.
Maintain a clean, organised, and fully prepared pastry section.
Support menu tastings, mock services, training sessions, recipe trials, and other pre-opening activities.
Be flexible across the wider culinary operation and support other sections when business needs require it.

Requirements

Strong pastry experience at Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, or Sous Chef level within a high-quality restaurant, luxury hotel, bakery, or premium hospitality operation.
Previous pre-opening experience is a plus.
Comfortable producing pastry for a busy all-day restaurant and wider hotel operation, including breakfast, events, room service, and special occasions.
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergens, cross-contamination prevention, and disciplined pastry kitchen routines.
Awareness of food cost, yield, portion control, waste reduction, and the commercial realities of a professional pastry section.
Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise production effectively while maintaining high standards.
Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and key hospitality demands.

Skills

Pastry
Desserts
Baking
Chocolate
Creams
Doughs
Presentation
Technical knowledge
Attention to detail
Food safety
HACCP
Allergen management
Teamwork
Communication
Coaching
Development
Menu development
Recipe costing
Creativity
Organisation
Leadership

Location

London

Work Type

Permanent
Full-Time

Experience Level

Junior Sous Chef
Chef de Partie
Sous Chef

Benefits

Opportunity to help launch Delano London and build the pastry section from day one.
Chance to shape the pastry offering across Lana Lusa and the wider hotel operation.
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced culinary leadership team in a creative and ambitious pre-opening environment.
Chance to develop technical, creative, and leadership skills within a luxury hotel setting.
Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group committed to building a global brand.
Kitchen culture that values quality, teamwork, personality, learning, and genuine hospitality.
Chance to contribute ideas, develop career, and grow with the hotel and the wider Delano brand.
Plenty of opportunity for development as the hotel and the wider brand continue to grow.
Access to a range of colleague benefits, hotel stays, and experiences across the wider group.
Opportunity to work within a global community of distinctive lifestyle and hospitality brands.

About the Company

Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation.
Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering.
Delano is a place where personality, creativity, and genuine connection come together.
We value curiosity, individuality, and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive, and genuinely warm hospitality.
Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture, and community, and a joint venture with Accor.
Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning.
It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team, and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.
At Delano London, personality counts, ideas are welcomed, and everyone plays a part in creating something memorable.
We work hard, make it fun, and look out for one another, with opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships across Delano, Ennismore, and Accor.