Junior Sous Chef - Pastry
About the job
- A diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in pastry and bakery operations within a luxury hotel and/or resort.
- Previous supervisory or team-lead experience, ideally within a pastry kitchen.
- Strong technical knowledge of pastry, baking, chocolate, desserts, and related production techniques.
- Understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop junior culinary team members.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high standards during busy operations.
- Availability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and special events.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen and ensure consistent production of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked products in line with established recipes, presentation standards, and luxury hospitality expectations.
- Take an active leadership role in supervising the pastry team, overseeing daily mise en place and production, and ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
- Oversee the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods.
- Ensure consistency in quality, taste, presentation, portioning, and adherence to recipes.
- Support the Pastry Sous Chef in supervising the pastry team during daily operations and service.
- Train, coach, and mentor junior pastry team members.
- Coordinate daily mise en place and ensure an efficient workflow.
- Assist with developing new pastry and dessert items for menus, events, and special occasions.
- Monitor inventory, stock rotation, storage, and ordering requirements.
- Control waste and support effective cost management.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and equipment use.
- Experience within an international luxury hospitality brand is an advantage.
About the company
Accor is a global hospitality group with brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services. The company grows through acquisitions and investments, such as Adoria for catering and Squarebreak for upscale villa rentals, combining global expertise with local know-how. Its goal is to expand its footprint while delivering consistent, responsible guest experiences and advancing sustainability across its operations, supported by its loyalty program A Club.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- American Express expanded ALL Accor globally on July 22, 2026, widening acquisition channels.
- Accor opened 109 hotels in H1 2026, and plans 350 openings during 2026.
- H1 2026 recurring EBITDA rose 6.5% despite disruption, showing pricing and cost discipline.
What critics are saying
- Reuters reported Grizzly Research trafficking allegations on March 19, 2026; trust damage persists.
- Middle East conflict cut Q2 room revenue on July 30, 2026, hurting UAE demand.
- Net debt hit €3.523 billion in H1 2026; Essendi impairment signals balance-sheet pressure.
What makes All Accor unique
- ALL Accor reached 100 million members and drives twice-frequent stays.
- Accor spans 45 brands across 110 countries, reducing reliance on any single market.
- Its asset-light model pairs 268,000-room pipeline with luxury brands like Raffles and Orient Express.
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Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Budget