Pastry Commis Chef

The Ritz London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Training & development

Employee discount

Free laundry service

Meals on duty

Season ticket loan

Wellness benefits

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Job summary

The Ritz London is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to join the Kitchen Brigade. You will assist the Pastry Chef De Parties in daily preparation, ensuring high standards and full familiarity with menus, recipes and quantities.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, a background in fine dining, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining organisational excellence. Excellent English and a professional attitude are required.

Qualifications

• Culinary degrees or qualifications desirable.
• A passion for food and cooking.
• An eagerness to develop your culinary skills.
• Relevant experience in a Five-star or fine dining property is desirable.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef De Parties in daily preparation of service.
• Be fully conversant in all menus, particularly items under your section and their recipes and quantities.
• Maintain high standards across the pastry section.

Skills

Culinary passion

Food preparation

Fine dining experience

Pressure management

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Professional attitude

Education

Culinary degrees desirable

Job description

THE RITZ LONDON OVERVIEW

Located between the bustling Piccadilly and the calm oasis of Green Park, The Ritz London hotel offers the height of opulence with luxurious bedrooms, Michelin star dining and world-renowned Afternoon Tea. At every opportunity, our employees create a positive, memorable, and magical experience for both our customers and colleagues.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team at The Ritz London within the Kitchen Brigade as a Pastry Commis Chef.

Our Pastry Commis Chef will be committed to assisting the Pastry Chef De Parties in daily preparation of service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. As a Pastry Commis Chef, responsibilities also include being fully conversant in all menus, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section and their recipes and quantities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary degrees or qualifications desirable
• A passion for food and cooking
• An eagerness to develop your culinary skills
• Relevant experience in a Five-star or fine dining property is desirable
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills
• Good command of the English language
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests

OUR BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary within the luxury London Hotel sector
• Instant reward and recognition scheme
• 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee discount scheme for Ritz goods and external providers
• Free laundry service for tailored uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Social events and activities
• Season ticket loan
• CODE Hospitality App
• Wellness treatments: massage, chiropody and more
• Pension scheme
• Employee mental health assistance helpline
• Employee Introductory Scheme(£600)
• Training Fund Assistance

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Due the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.