The Chancery Rosewood
Pastry Sous Chef
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The Chancery Rosewood
The Chancery Rosewood is redefining luxury in Mayfair, housed in the former U.S. Embassy and reimagined by Sir David Chipperfield. With 144 suites by Joseph Dirand and a collection of dynamic dining and bar spaces, it’s a place where experiences are curated, conversations flow, and every detail matters.
As Pastry Sous Chef
As Pastry Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within our Pastry and Bakery team, supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in delivering exceptional pastry experiences across the hotel. Combining technical expertise with inspiring leadership, you will uphold the highest standards of quality, consistency, and creativity while developing and motivating those around you. The embodiment of Rosewood's Relationship Hospitality, you bring passion, precision, and a commitment to excellence to every aspect of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Pastry Chef in the day-to-day management of the Pastry and Bakery kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Lead, coach, and develop the pastry team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Ensure all pastry, bakery, and dessert products are prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and creativity.
- Assist with menu development, tastings, and seasonal concepts, contributing innovative ideas that enhance the guest experience.
- Monitor stock levels, ordering requirements, and food costs to ensure efficient management of resources.
- Maintain accurate recipes, technical sheets, allergen information, and costing documentation.
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards are consistently met and upheld.
- Lead by example during service, supporting the team across multiple outlets and adapting to changing business demands.
- Promote Rosewood Impacts and support sustainable practices throughout the pastry operation.
- Collaborate closely with the wider culinary team to deliver memorable dining experiences across all hotel venues.
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About You
- Connection — You cultivate warm, authentic relationships with colleagues at every level, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment and leading briefings that motivate and prepare those around you.
- Guest-Centricity — You understand that the guest experience begins on your section. You take pride in the precision, consistency, and care behind every dish, knowing that your craft is central to delivering a five-star experience.
- Influencing — You articulate culinary standards with confidence and genuine enthusiasm, sharing your knowledge and technique with junior chefs to raise the collective standard of the kitchen.
- Integrity — You uphold food safety, hygiene, and operational protocols without compromise, taking personal responsibility for a safe, well-ordered, and impeccably maintained section.
- Drive — You bring energy and focus to every service, taking full ownership of preparation and continuously developing your knowledge — including ingredients, allergens, provenance, and technique.
- Adaptability — You embrace flexibility across different sections and service styles, remaining calm and solution-focused when priorities shift and proactively contributing ideas that improve the kitchen's output and culture.
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What We Can Offer You
- 12 complimentary room nights across The Rosewood Hotel portfolio (friends & family rates also available)
- Discounts on Food & Beverage
- Flexible benefits app and monthly allowance to spend on whatever you like
- Give days - A paid volunteering day of leave annually
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Birthday day off - A paid day of leave for your birthday
- Developmental & social calendars
- Life insurance
- Enhanced sick pay policy
Diversity & Inclusion
At Rosewood, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging. We ensure a fair, transparent hiring process and are dedicated to creating opportunities for all, regardless of background.
About Rosewood
Rosewood Hotel Group is built on relationship hospitality—where genuine connections shape luxury experiences. Across our hotels, we push boundaries, embrace individuality, and create spaces that feel both welcoming and extraordinary.
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