Pastry Commis Chef - Mat Cover

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights a year at Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals on duty

50% discount at selected Hyatt Hotels

Complimentary uniform laundry

Headspace membership

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is looking for a Pastry Commis Chef at its Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars location. This role involves assisting the pastry team in creating high-quality pastries and desserts while maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic team players eager to learn in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The position offers numerous benefits including complimentary hotel stays, discounted dining, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about food and eager to grow in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in baking or pastry is a bonus.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries and desserts.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Support senior pastry chefs in daily operations.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen environment.
• Learn new pastry skills to develop professionally.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Food safety knowledge

Baking skills

Job description

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located next to Blackfriars Station in the heart of the City of London, within walking distance of St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and the South Bank. This Grade II listed five-star hotel stands on the historic site of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace and features 205 stylish guestrooms and suites along with versatile meeting and event spaces. Dining experiences include NYnLON, a sophisticated yet relaxed bistro bringing the flavours of New York dining culture to London with East Coast classics and seasonal produce, and Leaf and Cane, a vibrant late night bar with live sports screenings, karaoke nights, a dynamic calendar of social events, premium beers and a lively social atmosphere.

Colleagues have the opportunity to work in a distinctive historic setting while welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to central London.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the pastry team with the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring all items meet Hyatt’s quality, creativity, and consistency standards.
• 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 initiative in learning new pastry skills, techniques, and recipes to further develop professionally and uphold the high standards of the Hyatt pastry department.

About You

You're enthusiastic about food and eager to grow in a professional kitchen. A team player with a positive attitude, you thrive in fast-paced settings and take pride in high standards. Experience is a bonus. Your passion and willingness to learn matter most.

Benefits you will enjoy as a Pastry Commis Chef - Mat Cover

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• 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