Pastry Commis Chef in Rosette Kitchen, Fresh Desserts

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform provided

Hotel staff discounts

Spa discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Job summary

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is seeking a Commis Chef Pastry to join its award‑winning kitchen. The role covers a busy pastry section, working alongside a large brigade to deliver Rosette-standard dishes in a fresh food environment.

The position offers 40 hours per week over five days with flexible shifts, 16 chefs on the team, and benefits including paid holiday, uniform, and staff discounts across hotels and spas.

Qualifications

• Quality experience in a fresh food environment.
• Desire to learn and create rosette standard dishes from local ingredients.
• Ability to work flexible shifts; 40 hours per week over 5 days.
• Experience in a quality hotel kitchen.
• Team player with drive to contribute to the team’s success.
• Excellent eye for detail and consistency in standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of 16 chefs and 5 Kitchen Porters.
• See website for full range of menu choices being created.
• Flexible shifts covering breakfast, lunch and dinner service, including weekends (5 days per week).
• Gain quality experience in a fresh food environment.
• Respond to training and support and contribute to the future success of the kitchen brigade.

Skills

Fresh food experience

Flexible shifts

Team player

Attention to detail

Rosette kitchen

Job description

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is seeking a Commis Chef Pastry to join its award‑winning kitchen. The role covers a busy pastry section, working alongside a large brigade to deliver Rosette-standard dishes in a fresh food environment.

The position offers 40 hours per week over five days with flexible shifts, 16 chefs on the team, and benefits including paid holiday, uniform, and staff discounts across hotels and spas.