Pastry Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel chain in Liverpool is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef and oversee all pastry operations. Candidates must have proven experience in high-volume pastry environments, strong leadership skills, and a creative approach to culinary excellence. This role offers benefits including complimentary hotel stays, meals on duty, and a clear career progression path within the company. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering quality pastry offerings and enhancing guest experiences.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays for you, family, and friends

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Headspace membership

50% discount on food and beverages

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume pastry kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Passion for pastry arts and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing pastry operations.
• Manage and inspire the pastry team for smooth service.
• Contribute to pastry menu development and recipe innovation.
• Ensure consistency in baked goods and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe pastry kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Job description

At Andaz, which translates from Hindi as "personal style", we empower each colleague to be their authentic self and create memorable, personable experiences for our guests.

Duties and Responsibilities of Pastry Sous Chef

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef and senior kitchen team in overseeing pastry operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional standards of quality and presentation.
• Lead by example, managing and inspiring the pastry team to deliver smooth, well‑organised service across all shifts.
• Contribute to the development of pastry menus, seasonal offerings, and recipe innovation, aligning with the hotel’s culinary vision.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of all baked goods, desserts, and pastry items, ensuring consistency, portion control, and adherence to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic pastry kitchen in full compliance with food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet service requirements and elevate guest experiences through outstanding pastry offerings.

About You

You will have proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume pastry kitchen. A creative and skilled culinary professional, you bring strong leadership and organisational abilities, along with a passion for pastry arts and a commitment to excellence in quality, consistency, and presentation.

Benefits of the Pastry Sous Chef Role

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free Meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt "We care for people so they can be their best." This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognized as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps: Apply today for the Pastry Sous Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!