Pastry Sous Chef

The Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses. 

This fine Grade II* Edwardian building has been transformed into a spectacular stage for dazzling celebrations; with fine dining, lively bars, the latest in wellness and beauty therapies, the most luxurious suites and rooms, versatile ballroom and event space.  Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections. 

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family. ​

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Pastry Sous Chef to join the Pastry Kitchen Department at Raffles London at the OWO.

Reporting into the Executive Pastry Chef/Senior Sous Chef, you will reside within the Old War Office building on Whitehall. The property has been transformed into a flagship Raffles hotel featuring 125 rooms and suites, restaurants, spa and 85 private residences.

Specifically, as the Pastry Sous Chef, your responsibility’s will include:

• Ensuring the kitchen team is fully engaged with our values and kitchen culture.
• Responsible for day to day running and supervision, preparation, and service of food.
• Ensuring the highest standards are always maintained to the standards required by the hotel.
• Ensuring that strict hygiene controls are kept in all Kitchen areas when under their supervision.
• Undertaking any specific function of any Raffles kitchens/ kitchen management as delegated by the Executive Pastry Chef and Senior Sous Chef.
• Understands that the pastry department work as one team to support and be directly.
• Responsible for the quality, production and service for pastry/dessert/bakery in all outlets within the hotel including but not limited to the restaurants, events, private dining and canteen.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent leadership skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values
• Previous relevant experience as Sous Chef or high performing Chef de Partie in a luxury/Michelin/5 star environment
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food
• Ability and availability to work all shift patterns in 7day 24-hour operation including weekends, evenings, early mornings, holidays and overnight shifts.

Why join our Raffles team?

Not only will you be joining one of the worlds best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:

• You will be offered a competitive salary.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years.
• Staff meals whist on duty.
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• We offer Life Assurance to all our colleagues.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.  
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values?

Be You:  Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.