Pastry Commis Chef - Flexi Hours

Hyatt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages

Uniform provided

Headspace membership

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef on flexi hours to join the pastry team in a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen. You will assist with preparation, baking and presentation of pastries, desserts and baked goods, ensuring high quality.

This role emphasizes hygiene, food safety and allergen control, with opportunities to learn new techniques and advance your career within Hyatt's global hospitality group. Prior hotel or hospitality experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about food and developing skills in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastry team with preparation, baking and presentation of pastries and desserts.

Skills

Teamwork

Hygiene & food safety

Mise en place

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn pastry skills

Job description

\"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone.\" Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

At Hyatt, there’s a home for every stage of your career. With flexi hours, you are in control of your schedule. We will let you know what shifts are available, and you simply let us know which ones are convenient for you. This is a great way to earn extra money and develop new skills in your free time. You might even discover a career you didn’t know existed.

Schedule:

Available working hours will vary each week, and can range anywhere from 0 to 40 hours.

About Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of London’s West End, overlooking the gardens of Portman Square and just moments from Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, the hotel reflects a sense of British heritage and timeless style.

The hotel features 440 elegant guestrooms including 50 suites, along with 11 versatile meeting and event spaces hosting a wide range of corporate events and social occasions. Dining experiences include seasonal British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu Kitchen and cocktails at the stylish Churchill Bar & Terrace.

Colleagues work in a vibrant hospitality environment welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Pastry Commis Chef - Flexi Hours role

• Assist the pastry team with the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring all items are produced to consistently high standards of quality.
• Maintain exceptional levels of hygiene, food safety, and allergen control in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Support senior pastry chefs with daily operations, including dough and batter preparation, stock rotation, mise en place, temperature checks, and verifying ingredient deliveries.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment by communicating effectively and supporting colleagues across the pastry and main kitchen teams.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new pastry skills, techniques, and recipes to further develop professionally and uphold the high standards of the pastry department.

About you

You're enthusiastic about food and eager to develop your skills in a professional kitchen environment. With a positive attitude and a strong team-focused approach, you thrive in fast-paced settings and take pride in maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and service. Previous experience in a hotel or hospitality setting would be beneficial.

Benefits you will enjoy as a Pastry Commis Chef - Flexi Hours

• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

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