Commis Chef - Alain Ducasse

The Dorchester; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Hotel discounts

Pension scheme (Royal London)

Apprenticeships

Social events

Referral bonus

Well-being support

Job summary

The Dorchester, home to Alain Ducasse, is seeking a Commis Chef in London. You will contribute to the kitchen team, producing high-quality dishes reflecting three Michelin stars, while learning from a renowned culinary team. A strong customer service ethos and fluent English are essential.

Join a historic luxury hotel that values inclusiveness and development, with access to our learning academy and a structured apprenticeship path within a celebrated kitchen.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a customer service ethos.
• English is the primary language used in the hotel; ability to communicate confidently in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen team in producing bespoke dishes reflecting Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester’s three Michelin stars.
• Support day-to-day food production in the Alain Ducasse Kitchen, following recipes and maintaining portion size and quality.
• Show flexibility and creativity in handling diners’ special requests and challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

English language

Job description

Join us as a Commis Chef at The Dorchester's Alain Ducasse, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

Awarded 3 Michelin stars since 2010, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester offers contemporary French cuisine with a professional, bespoke and friendly service. Creativity and generosity come together for a memorable experience, infused with whimsy, pleasure and attention to details.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Commis Chef, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What You’ll Do

As Commis Chef, you’ll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• You will be responsible for assisting the Kitchen team in creating bespoke and delectable food which will reflect Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester’s 3 Michelin stars, all to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• You will assist the day-to-day production of the food in the Alain Ducasse Kitchen to ensure the smooth running of their section and to cook any food on a daily basis according to business requirement their day. This will include following all recipes and methods from the Executive Chef and Senior Kitchen team, having basic knowledge on classic patisserie and refinement of pastry skills, ensuring that daily food preparations meet outlined recipes, including portion size, quantity and quality
• You’ll also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with diners’ special requests and challenges that may arise

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Commis Chef in Alain Ducasse, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What You’ll Bring

• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Commis Chef you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language.

What You’ll Get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.