Pastry Commis Chef

Harrods Careers; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store in Cheltenham is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to join its esteemed pastry team. This role offers the chance to excel in a high-pressure kitchen, preparing a variety of baked goods and patisserie. Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen experience in a fine-dining setting and possess strong time-management and interpersonal skills. Competitive hourly wage, structured hours, and various benefits including annual leave and discounts are offered. Join us to create memorable culinary experiences!

Benefits

Competitive salary package up to £16 p/h

Paid overtime at 1.5 times the rate

30 days annual leave plus birthday off

Up to 33% discount at Harrods

Staff Canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional pastry kitchen, preferably in a 5* hotel or fine-dining restaurant.
• Great knowledge and passion for food and drink.
• Ability to handle food safely and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patisserie and baked goods in a busy kitchen.
• Organize ingredients and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of pastry techniques

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Pastry Commis Chef

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, exclusive dining brands and unique food halls than any other location in the UK. As a Pastry Commis Chef you will be joining a passionate, supportive, and award-winning pastry team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

About the Role

As the Commis Chef in our Pastry kitchen, you’ll be at the heart of the action, preparing all kinds of patisserie and baked goods, organising ingredients, and keeping the kitchen clean. Reporting into the Chef de Partie, you’ll be a key member of the team, whose role is integral to the smooth operation and delivery of the Kitchen operations.

You’ll be responsible for the organisation, stock rotation and labelling of food stored ensuring that all administration for own section is completed and complies with the deadlines set. In this role, you’ll guarantee that Food Safety standards are adhered to by enforcing the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all food‑related outlets.

About You

Having a great knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential. You'll need to have some time spent in a professional pastry kitchen, ideally within a 5* hotel, artisan bakery or fine‑dining restaurant environment. In return you'll be given all the training and support you'll need to become one of our Masters at Harrods within our pastry brigade.

You’ll have great time‑management skills and a strong customer focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills and a good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought‑after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make anything possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return for your hard work as a Commis Chef, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:

• Competitive salary package of up to £16 p/h (this is made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)*
• Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h
• Minimal late evenings by industry standard
• Staff Canteen
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off
• Up to 33% Harrods discount

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods

*The amount of tronc you receive will vary and is not guaranteed by either Harrods Ltd or the Troncmaster. However, the Troncmaster will always distribute 100% funds available each period according to the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members

Additional Information

Time Type: Permanent

Department: Pastry Production Kitchen () (inactive)