Head Pastry Chef (Maternity Cover)
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeExecutive
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar).Maternity Cover 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
At Four Seasons, pastry is an expression of craftsmanship, creativity, and precision. Our teams take pride in delivering refined, consistent, and memorable experiences across every outlet, guided by a deep respect for technique and quality.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead our Pastry operation on a 12 month maternity cover contract. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a world class luxury hotel, overseeing a diverse and high profile pastry programme.
As Head Pastry Chef, you will lead a team of approximately eight pastry chefs, responsible for delivering all pastry and dessert offerings across seven food and beverage outlets, banqueting, and other hotel outlets.
Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef and individual Head Chefs across the hotel to ensure all pastry offerings align with the culinary vision, brand standards, and guest expectations of Four Seasons.
You will balance operational excellence with creativity, consistency, and people leadership, ensuring a calm, organised, and high performing pastry team throughout the contract period.
Lead and manage the pastry team, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and standards across all outlets
Oversee the creation and execution of desserts, pastries, viennoiserie, and all sweet offerings across the hotel
Collaborate closely with Head Chefs and senior culinary leaders to align pastry with overall menus and concepts
Maintain strong organisation of production, ordering, staffing, and quality control
Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards are met and upheld
Support training, development, and performance management of the pastry team
Manage food cost control, waste reduction, and stock management within pastry
Represent the pastry function professionally within the wider culinary leadership team
Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Sous Chef within a luxury hotel or high end restaurant environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, organise, and develop a team
Excellent technical pastry knowledge across desserts, chocolate, bakery, and viennoiserie
Experience working across multiple outlets or high volume operations
Calm, structured, and professional approach to leadership and service
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and operational controls
Ability to step confidently into a fixed term leadership role and deliver continuity and stability
12 month fixed term maternity cover
Full time position
Competitive salary and benefits package aligned to senior kitchen leadership roles
At Four Seasons, we provide a supportive environment where culinary leaders can thrive.
Culture and recognition
Everyday extras
Health and family support
Travel, food and lifestyle benefits
Time off and wellbeing
Career development
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge offers the opportunity to lead a significant pastry operation within one of London’s most iconic luxury hotels, contributing meaningfully to our culinary identity while supporting the team during maternity leave.
We look forward to receiving your application.