Commis Chef Pastry

Marriott Hotels Resorts; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Pastry Commis Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare and cook food, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation. The position offers exceptional world-class training and development opportunities in a vibrant culinary environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong culinary skills, creativity, and a commitment to learning. This is a full-time position with numerous benefits including discounted accommodation and wellness programs.

Benefits

World-class training and development

Unlimited career opportunities

Discounted accommodation and food

Wellness and mental health programs

Qualifications

• Eye for detail in food presentation.
• Creative design abilities and a delicate touch.
• Strong organization skills to handle kitchen duties.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• A positive mindset and passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients for cooking.
• Follow recipes and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain food safety and handling policies.
• Notify management of any product quality issues.
• Report maintenance issues to the management.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

Description

W Edinburgh is hiring a Pastry Commis Chef team to join our team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique project.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

About W Hotels

Ignite Curiosity Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us there's always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever whenever.

About W Edinburgh Kitchen

W Edinburgh brings exciting new culinary destinations to the capital of Scotland. Situated on the 10th and 11th floors of the hotel, the spaces offer unrivaled panoramic view across the city making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to dine.

Our signature restaurant is a partnership with SUSHISAMBA which celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

W Lounge is W Edinburgh’s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 9am until late, W Lounge will showcase the best of Gaelic produce in its food offering complimented with innovative beverage concepts.

Furthermore there is innovative Breakfast Room Service and Event menus. Supporting all aspect of the kitchen operation will give you the opportunity to find where your passion truly lies.

About the Role

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurants. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, eager to learn and committed to excellence! All our kitchens will be equipped with all new equipment at your disposal.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping and storing food.
• Wash, peel, weigh, measure and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures such as product rotation (FIFO); dating, labelling, cleaning and organizing coolers, freezers, storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance across all food‑related departments and areas.
• Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e. management or maintenance).
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility as well as all local state and federal regulations.

Qualifications and Desired Traits

• Eye for detail
• Creative in design and has a delicate touch
• An eagerness to learn
• Good organization skills
• The ability to work well in a team
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

Benefits and Opportunities

• World‑class training and development including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

About the Property

W Edinburgh will bring bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon reflecting the city’s festival spirit, this 12‑storey structure will be the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel aims to help redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly it will fuse the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel will accommodate guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests will benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property will be its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360‑degree views over the historic city. Among other noteworthy amenities planned are the W Lounge—a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Pastry Commis Chef with us today!

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy

Vacancy: 1