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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
As a Pastry Sous Chef at the Waldorf Astoria London
• Admiralty Arch Coreus by
Clare Smyth , you're not just creating exceptional desserts - you’re spreading
the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that
make the stay for every guest.
Waldorf Astoria London
• Admiralty Arch is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join
the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later
this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to
join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark
hotel.
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria
London – Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and
17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature
restaurants
• Coreus by Clare Smyth and Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing
together two of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will
also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a
collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, known for
its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that
delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the world’s most
sought-after destinations.
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026
Proudly voted by our Team Members
A World of Rewards
• Competitive salary + service charge
• Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
• Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your
growth at every stage
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry‑leading
Corporate Responsibility initiatives
• Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off
food & beverage
• High street savings through Perks at Work
* 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of
service
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering
an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the
worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build
an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a
global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests
worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with
the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best
Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of
world-class brands [https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/],
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a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re
setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports
your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and
help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog
[https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs] to see why we’re more than a great place to
stay—we’re a great place to work.