Join our team as Junior Sous Chef – Pastry

Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition, and passionate about culinary craftsmanship? At The Twenty Two, we are seeking a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry who is committed to precision, creativity, and consistency within a luxury hospitality environment.

The Role

As a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry, you will:

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Pastry Chef in the daily operation of the pastry section
• Ensure consistently high standards in pastry preparation and presentation
• Assist in leading and motivating the pastry team during service
• Contribute to menu development, seasonal offerings, and creative execution
• Uphold all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

About Us

The Twenty Two is a luxurious hotel, restaurant, and private members’ club located in the heart of Mayfair. We are a creative and forward-thinking hospitality destination that blends exceptional service, refined dining, and an inclusive culture. Our teams are passionate, diverse, and committed to excellence in everything they do.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture, who thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen at a similar level or as a strong Chef de Partie
• A strong technical foundation in pastry and dessert preparation
• The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• A genuine passion for quality, detail, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the pastry section during service
• Support training and development of junior pastry chefs
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Maintain consistency in quality, portioning, and presentation
• Support stock control, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives

What’s in It for You?

At The Twenty Two, we invest in our people and support long-term growth within the business. You will work in an inspiring environment alongside passionate professionals who value craftsmanship, collaboration, and creativity.

Employee Benefits

Available from day one:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action: Our specialist support services help hospitality people tackle complex issues like addiction, financial difficulties, relationship breakdown, bereavement, or mental health problems.
• Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period).
• Mentoring schemes. Management Development Training – on the job with support from external training providers.
• Your birthday is off.

Available on successful completion of your probationary period:

• Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years’ length of service.
• Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4pax and 20% off a table up to 6pax.
• A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability).
• Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years’ length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years’ length of service, prorated to your contract hours.
• Long service award schemes: 5 years (Silver Status, Meal in the Restaurant, TTT embroidered Bathrobe), 10 years (Gold Status, a stay in our sister property with flights with partner), 15 years (Platinum Status – watch this space).

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.