Pastry Commis Chef

Firmdale Hotels PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Health cashplan

Complimentary meals on shift

Referral bonus scheme

Flexible scheduling

Dry cleaning service

Enhanced holiday allowance

Season ticket loan

English lessons

Staff discounts

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef for the Covent Garden Hotel in London. You will assist in pastry preparation, working within a creative, fast-paced culinary team to deliver exquisite pastries and desserts.

The role offers a competitive salary (£33,000–£34,000 with service charge), access to Wagestream, health cash plan, complimentary meals on shift, and extensive staff benefits designed to support your professional growth in a prestigious hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry role.
• Strong ability to work effectively within a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to outstanding food.
• Genuine passion for pastry and desire to learn and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of high-quality pastries and desserts.
• Ensure all food items are prepared to the highest standards of taste, presentation and quality.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new recipes and menu items.
• Uphold Firmdale Hotels standards of excellence in every aspect of your work.

Skills

Pastry skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

Are youpassionate about the art of pastry making and eager to hone your skills in adynamic and fast-paced environment? Firmdale Hotels, a collection ofaward-winning boutique hotels, is looking for a talented and enthusiasticPastry Commis Chef to join our esteemed team at the Covent Garden Hotel.

FirmdaleHotels is renowned for its unique and stylish properties, exceptional service,and a commitment to providing guests with memorable experiences. Our hotels,each with their own distinct personality, are celebrated for their bespokeinteriors, attention to detail, and welcoming atmosphere. We pride ourselves onfostering a supportive and vibrant work culture where creativity and innovationare encouraged.

As a PastryCommis Chef, you will be an integral part of our culinary team, assisting inthe preparation and presentation of exquisite pastries and desserts. Yourcreativity and passion for pastry will contribute to our reputation forexceptional dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to learn andgrow under the guidance of our experienced chefs, making it ideal for thoselooking to advance their culinary career.

Responsibilities:

• Assist inthe preparation and production of high-quality pastries and desserts.
• Ensureall food items are prepared to the highest standards of taste, presentation,and quality.
• Maintaina clean and organised work area, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Collaboratewith the kitchen team to develop new recipes and menu items.
• Upholdthe Firmdale Hotels standards of excellence in every aspect of your work.

What you Need:

• Previousexperience in a similar pastry role.
• Strongability to work effectively within a team.
• Exceptionalattention to detail and a commitment to producing outstanding food.
• A genuinepassion for pastry and a desire to continuously improve and innovate.

WhatWe Offer:

• Competitive salary of £33,000 - £34,000 inclusive of service charge.
• Access to Wagestream ourfinancial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cashplan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternativeand complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets,gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme forrecommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling withoutsplit shifts
• Dry cleaning service forwork attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowancebased on length of service
• Season ticket loan forconvenient commuting
• Ongoing training,professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, teamactivities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to workscheme and annual long service awards
• Exclusive discounts atDesign Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winninggroup of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotelsare trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by thehospitalityand travel industries for the great work our teams haveachieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners ofThe Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 foroutstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of theYear - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - JamieAtkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award2025
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes forCulinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AABreakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel &Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and WarrenStreet - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels inLondon, The Times, 2024.

If you arepassionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences, wewould love to hear from you. Join Firmdale Hotels and be part of somethingextraordinary.

Firmdale Hotelswelcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusiveworkplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitmentprocess.

In line with the Asylum andImmigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility tolive and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required atinterview stage.