Pastry Sous Chef

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

As a Pastry 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

What are we looking for?

A Pastry Sous Chef within Hilton's luxury brands is a passionate culinary professional who leads with integrity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence-working collaboratively to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

• A minimum of two years' experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, preferably within a luxury or high‑end 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 fast‑paced, detail‑driven kitchen environment
• Flexibility and confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative brigade

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.