Commis Chef - Pastry - Alain Ducasse

The Dorchester; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Hotel discounts

Pension plan

Education & apprenticeships

Social events

Referral bonus

Well-being support

Job summary

The Dorchester in London is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to join Alain Ducasse, renowned for its three‑Michelin stars and exceptional guest experience. You will learn from award‑winning pastry teams and grow through our learning academy to master pastry craft.

Daily duties include supporting pastry production, following recipes from the Executive Pastry Chef, and helping ensure the highest standards across service.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of classic patisserie and pastry skills.
• Strong communication and customer service ethic.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke and delectable pastries reflecting Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester’s 3‑Michelin stars.
• Assist in day‑to‑day pastry production and follow recipes from the Executive Pastry Chef and Senior Pastry team.

Skills

Patisserie basics

Communication skills

Customer service

English proficiency

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

• 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

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.
• 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.