Pastry Commis Chef

FAIRMONT; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel as a Pastry Commis Chef, where you will assist in crafting exquisite pastry and bakery items. In this fast-paced environment, you'll ensure high service standards are met and contribute to our team's success. This role offers the opportunity to develop your culinary skills while working under the guidance of experienced chefs in a renowned establishment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high service levels under pressure.
• Understanding of a 24h operational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior chefs in pastry and bakery preparation.
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Following recipe standards and managing food storage.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Company Description

The Raffles London

Raffles London at The OWO and The OWO Residences by Raffles operates a 120 room and suites flagship hotel at the iconic Old War Office building along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences at this landmark destination on Whitehall, including 12 distinct restaurants and bars Including our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom.

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: PastryCommis Chef

DEPARTMENT: Pastry Kitchen – Food and Beverage

EMPLOYER: Whitehall Hotel Limited (WHL)

JOB LEVEL: Line

REPORTS TO: Chef de Partie

Scope Of Position

To assist senior chefs in the preparation and service of pastry and bakery items ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained, and recipes are followed, ensuring that Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.

Responsibilities

Operation

• Follow the methods, preparation and recipe standards.
• Be environmentally conscious and works towards a low waste operation. Contribute to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor.
• Correct Storage and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
• Correct stock rotation of food and ordering levels via correct channels.
• To work as required on a rota basis.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
• Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.
• Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.

Qualifications

Essential

• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.