Pastry Commis Chef

Langham Hospitality Group; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary service charge

28 days holiday

Wagestream salary advance

Complimentary staff accommodation

Discounted accommodation at Langham

Résumé du poste

The Langham, London is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to join our pastry team. You will work with a talented team across all aspects of service and production in the pastry kitchen.

We value passion for pastry, learning, and precision; the role emphasizes high standards, mise-en-place, and following recipe specifications, with opportunities for training and career progression. Experience in a 5-star hotel is preferred; strong communication and a can-do attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous similar experience in a 5* luxury hotel with medium to large banqueting and afternoon tea offering.
• Interest and passion for learning.
• Excellent attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Food safety training and relevant culinary qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Be passionate about pastry and committed to learning.
• Ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.
• Follow closely the recipe specifications to ensure consistency of pastry/desserts.
• Ensure all mise-en-place is set up accordingly.

Connaissances

Pastry passion

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Formation

Culinary qualifications

Description du poste

The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for a Pastry Commis Chef to join our talented pastry team. In this role, you will be working with a talented team and work in all aspects of service and production in the pastry kitchen.

In the role of Pastry Commis Chef, your key focus will be to:

• be passionate about pastry and committed to learning
• ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times
• ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel
• follow closely the recipe specifications to ensure consistency of pastry/desserts
• ensure all mise-en-place is set up accordingly

Do you have? –

• previous similar experience in a 5* luxury hotel, with medium to large banqueting and afternoon tea offering
• interest and passion in learning
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• excellent attention to detail
• food safety training along with relevant culinary qualifications

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops
• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered, or if a non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions

OUR CULTURE

Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where \"Our People, Our Pride\" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic.

DISABILITY INCLUSION

We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. In 2025, we reached a new milestone by achieving EarthCheck Master Certification, further reinforcing our long-term commitment to sustainability.

The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Groupcomprises380 luxury bedrooms and suites, the acclaimed Roux at The Landau and Palm Court restaurants, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe’s first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on creating enchanting encounters for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865.