CUT - Casual Commis Chef

Dorchester Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Stays

Discounts on food & beverage

Employee Perks: Aviva pension 8%

Training and Development: Apprenticesh

Social Events

Referral Bonus: £1000

Well‑being Support

Job summary

Dorchester Collection's CUT - 45 Park Lane Hotel in London is hiring a Casual Commis Chef. You’ll learn from our legends and our award‑winning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service and leadership.

Shifts are 6am–3pm, 7am–4pm, 2pm–11pm or 3pm–12am. You’ll assist the kitchen team, portion and prepare foods, help control costs and handle special requests. Apprenticeships range from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5 to support your career development.

Qualifications

• Baking & pastry techniques and fundamental techniques like creaming, folding, tempering chocolate.
• Knife skills: cut, shape and decorate pastries with accuracy.
• Ingredient knowledge: familiarity with flour types, dairy, and chocolate.
• Piping and decoration: basic proficiency with piping bags for frosting and decorations.
• Plating and presentation: visual appeal in plated desserts.
• Culinary training: degree or diploma in pastry arts is beneficial but not required.
• Work experience: internships or experience in bakery/hotel/restaurant pastry sections beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team in their section to ensure high food production standards.
• Participate in daily food preparations; portion foods and help manage food costs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in handling special requests and challenges during shifts.

Skills

Baking & pastry

Knife skills

Ingredient knowledge

Piping & decoration

Plating & presentation

Culinary training beneficial

Bakery/Hotel experience beneficial

Job description

Join us as a Casual Commis Chef at CUT - 45 Park Lane Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026. 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 proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as a Casual Commis Chef at CUT - 45 Park Lane Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award‑winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you'll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection; enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels; benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva 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.

What you'll do

As Casual Commis Chef, you will enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in their section to ensure the highest standards of food production.
• You will be responsible for participating in daily food preparations during their day. This will include portioning food products, utilising food surpluses to control food costs, and ensuring all food preparations meet outline recipes including portion size, quality and quantity to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• You will also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during the day.

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

The operational hours of work are shift‑based and may be subjected to change. These shifts are currently set as:

6 am – 3 pm

7 am – 4 pm

2 pm – 11 pm

3 pm – 12 am

What you'll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Baking & pastry techniques – Understanding fundamental techniques like creaming, folding, and tempering chocolate.
• Knife & precision skills – Ability to cut, shape, and decorate pastries with accuracy.
• Ingredient knowledge – Familiarity with flour types, dairy, and chocolate.
• Piping & decoration – Basic proficiency in using piping bags for frosting, chocolate work, and garnishing.
• Plating & presentation – Understanding how to create visually appealing plated desserts.
• Previous training – culinary degree or diploma in pastry arts is beneficial but not required.
• Work experience – Internships or experience in a bakery, hotel, or restaurant pastry section is beneficial but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Creativity

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 the People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Job Location

United Kingdom

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust, collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

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 email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process.

Reference

2026‑6380