Pastry Commis Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in Greater London seeks a Pastry Commis Chef to prepare dishes and support the Pastry Kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of cooking and food safety practices, along with effective communication skills and knife skills. The role includes a £33,000 package and a 40-hour work week, with many additional benefits like complimentary hotel nights worldwide and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

£33,000 package including service charge

40 hour working week

Excellent training opportunities

20 complimentary nights at any hotel worldwide

Free meals while on duty

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Free Life Insurance

Bupa Dental and MediCash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Recognition Programmes

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of cooking.
• Working knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all mise-en-place items and dishes.
• Assist with the creation of menu items.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety practices.

Skills

Understanding of cooking

Communication skills

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Education

Food Hygiene qualification (CIEH or equivalent)

Job description

About Four Seasons

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dining, afternoon tea & bar).

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to join our team!

The Pastry Commis Chef role:

The Pastry Commis Chef will prepare all mise-en-place, items and dishes with the Pastry Kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be assisting with the creation of menu items. The Pastry Commis Chef will need to ensure all health and safety practices are consistently adhered to.

The ideal Pastry Commis Chef will have:

• A good understanding and practical knowledge of cooking
• Working knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and COSHH
• Food Hygiene qualification (CIEH or equivalent)
• Commitment to teamwork and good communication skills
• Good knife skills and a range of culinary techniques preferred.
• Passion for the Culinary world required!

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge employees enjoy:

• £33,000 package which includes hotel service charge, and salary
• 40 hour working week
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort around the world based on years of service
• Free meals at Pepys Cellar (staff canteen) while on duty including fruits, coffee/ tea and fizzy drinks available throughout the day
• Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year
• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off
• Free Life Insurance
• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• Free uniform dry cleaning available
• Employee Experience: Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• And many, many more surprises to discover!

We look forward to receiving your application!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK.