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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; England; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free Shuttle Bus transport to hotel

Employee travel programme

BUPA dental healthcare

28 days holiday per annum including BH

Group Personal Pension Plan

Wagestream salary advance

Uniform provided and free meals onDuty

Descripción de la vacante

Four Seasons Hampshire is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. You will support the pastry section in delivering high-quality desserts and patisserie items, ensuring creativity, consistency and presentation meet our luxury standards.

The role contributes to an exceptional dining experience for our guests. You will assist the Chef de Partie and senior chefs, maintain mise en place, and help manage stock and cleanliness while upholding strict food safety standards.

Formación

• Experience in pastry kitchen or similar culinary role is desirable.
• Passion for pastry, baking and dessert preparation is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of presentation.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries, and baked goods to the highest standards.
• Support the pastry team and senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared efficiently and in line with service requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pastry section at all times.
• Follow recipes and portion controls to ensure consistency and minimise waste.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, and inventory management within the section.
• Ensure all dishes are presented beautifully and in line with brand standards.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service delivery.

Conocimientos

Dessert preparation

Pastry kitchen

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Descripción del empleo

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 a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you’re visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate, motivated, and detail‑oriented Pastry Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will support the Pastry team in delivering high‑quality desserts, baked goods, and patisserie items, ensuring consistency, creativity, and presentation meet our luxury standards. You will play an important part in maintaining a smooth and efficient pastry operation while contributing to an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of a wide range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods to the highest standards
• Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs in daily kitchen operations within the pastry section
• Ensure all mise en place is prepared efficiently and in line with service requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pastry section at all times
• Follow recipes and portion controls accurately to ensure consistency and minimise waste
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, and inventory management within the section
• Ensure all dishes are presented beautifully and in line with brand standards
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen or similar culinary role is desirable
• A genuine passion for pastry, baking, and dessert preparation
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of presentation
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within the role
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits

• Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the hotel (Fleet, Church Crookham, and Elvetham Heath)
• Employee travel programme
• BUPA dental healthcare
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (pro rata, increasing with length of service)
• Group Personal Pension Plan after three months’ service
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• WeCare Employee Wellbeing Platform
• Uniform provided and free meals on duty