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Pastry Junior Sous Chef
Role summary
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The Pastry Junior Sous Chef supports the pastry operation by preparing high-quality desserts, breads, cakes and other baked goods while helping maintain consistent presentation and standards. Candidates should have professional pastry experience, ideally within a luxury hotel, restaurant or fine-dining environment, along with strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, food safety and kitchen hygiene. The role requires creativity, organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities during busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to support the Pastry Sous Chef, guide junior team members, monitor preparation and storage, minimise waste and contribute positively to a disciplined, collaborative kitchen team.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Mandarin Oriental Mayfair
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company recognised for refined service, elegant hotels and personalised guest experiences. The group operates prestigious properties across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, combining local character with Mandarin Oriental’s distinctive standards. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is a contemporary luxury hotel in one of the capital’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, offering high-end accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities and attentive service. Its culinary teams work in a demanding but creative environment where quality, consistency and presentation are highly valued. Employees typically benefit from exposure to luxury hospitality operations, structured training, career development opportunities and an international working culture. The hotel places strong emphasis on craftsmanship, professionalism, guest satisfaction and teamwork across all departments.