Commis Chef - Pastry

Harri; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Discounts at hotels and shops

Royal London Private Pension scheme

Job summary

The Dorchester in London is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to contribute to the pastry team under the Alain Ducasse brand. You will learn from award-winning chefs and join a renowned academy that supports excellence in craft, service, and leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to establish your identity as a pastry professional within a celebrated hotel. You will be part of a kitchen that values passion, creativity, and teamwork, with weekly dinner services Tuesday to Saturday and ongoing

Qualifications

• Basic patisserie knowledge and refinement of pastry skills.
• Strong communication skills with a customer service ethos.
• English is the primary language used in the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke and delectable pastries reflecting Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester’s 3-Michelin stars.
• Assist in day-to-day production of the pastry section to ensure smooth kitchen operation and prepare dishes daily as required.

Skills

Patisserie basics

Communication skills

English fluency

Job description

Join us as a Pastry Commis Chef for Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, 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.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Pastry 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 Pastry Commis Chef, you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• You will be responsible for creating bespoke and delectable food which will reflect Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester’s 3-Michelin stars.
• You will be assisting in day-to-day production of the pastry section to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and you will be preparing dishes on a daily basis according to business requirement. This will include following all recipes and methods from the Executive Pastry Chef and Senior Pastry team, having a basic knowledge of classic patisserie and refinement of pastry skills. All to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience. Weekly hours consist of 5 dinner services from Tuesday to Saturday

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Pastry Commis Chef, but we will 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 Pastry 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.
• Discountswith ourhotels, 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 [e-mail] that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.