Development Baker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Join us
as a Development Baker in the Pastry Kitchen at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as
one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 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 proud to have the absolute best people in the
industry.

When you
join us as a Development Baker at The Dorchester 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 do

As a Development Baker, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• By providing exceptional food & service
• Ensuring the preparation & cooking of
  high quality food standards within the kitchen & exceed hotel standards &
  guest requirements
• Enhancing food & create a seamless
  brand experience for guests

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Development Baker, but we'll 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.

What you'll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Good
  knowledge of 5 star kitchen processes and operations
• Strong
  understanding & application of bread products, viennoiserie,
  fermented doughs
• Understanding
  of hospitality Industry & legislation e.g. Health & Safety,
  licensing; employment law
• Menus
  development, installation and training process
• Ordering
  systems, costing process and understanding yield process
• Equipment
  cleaning, respect for high cost pieces and maintenance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Basic
  computer skills to include word, excel and email
• Good
  communications skills

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 at our 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.

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 [emailprotected] so that we can discuss how we
can support you through this process.

Here at the Dorchester, we uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. As part of our Kitchen team, you will play a vital role in ensuring full compliance with HACCP requirements to maintain our commitment to five-star service.