Commis Pastry Chef

Arcus; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Training Academy programmes

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry cleaning

Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

Staff discounts

50% hotel discount for friends &family

Discounts across F&B outlets

Employee health & wellbeing support

Nursery care and cycle to work schemes

Job summary

Arcus at The Imperial Hotel in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking a motivated Commis Pastry Chef to join our kitchen brigade. You will support pastry production, assist with prep across sections and learn our presentation standards.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow culinary skills in a busy hotel environment, under senior chefs, with a focus on quality, cleanliness and food safety. We offer 28 days holiday rising to 33, training opportunities, staff discounts and pension among other

Qualifications

• Some experience in a professional or commercial kitchen.
• Passionate about food and keen to learn.
• Reliable and a good team player.
• Adaptable and eager to support senior chefs during service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation across all sections of the pastry kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and food safety standards.
• Support senior pastry chefs during service and preparation.
• Learn recipes, techniques and presentation standards.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Passion for food

Reliability

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Role:

Commis Pastry Chef – Arcus at The Imperial Hotel

Location:

Bloomsbury, London

About Us:

This summer, we opened the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Pastry Chef to join our kitchen brigade. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their culinary skills while supporting the preparation and presentation of quality dishes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist with food preparation across all sections of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and food safety standards.
• Support senior chefs during service and preparation.
• Learn recipes, techniques and presentation standards.

Who You Are:

• Some experience in a professional or commercial kitchen.
• Passionate about food and keen to learn.
• Reliable, adaptable and a good team player.

What’s In It for You:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Build Your Kitchen Career?

If you’re eager to grow and develop in a professional kitchen, this could be the perfect next step!