Commis De Partie - Pastry

Hotel La Palma; Capri; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & laundry

Staff meals

Staff accommodation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s historic luxury property, invites applications for a Pastry Commis Chef to join Casa Tua's pastry team. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will assist with the daily preparation of desserts, baked goods, and pastry items in a demanding luxury setting.

You'll help with mise en place, ensure quality and presentation, maintain HACCP compliance, keep a tidy workstation, and support stock rotation. Prior pastry kitchen experience is preferred, or relevant culinary training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, bakery, hotel, or restaurant environment is preferred, although motivated candidates with relevant culinary training will also be considered.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with the preparation of ingredients, mise en place, desserts, and bakery items within the assigned section, ensuring that instructions and recipes are followed accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of ingredients, mise en place, desserts, and bakery items.
• Follow instructions and recipes accurately and contribute to daily production.
• Support service operations and maintain quality, consistency, and presentation of pastry products.
• Keep work area clean and organized; handle ingredients and equipment properly.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage; ensure HACCP compliance.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s first hotel, founded in 1822 and now reimagined as an elegant 50-room luxury property managed by Oetker Hotels, has partnered with Casa Tua since 2026 to create a unique collection of dining experiences: Casa Tua, the signature restaurant; Fuoco by Casa Tua, the rooftop restaurant and bar; and Mare by Casa Tua, the seaside restaurant and beach club.

Casa Tua invites you to join its team and grow within a dynamic and inspiring hospitality environment.

Missions:

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Pastry Commis Chef to join our partner company’s Pastry Department. Reporting directly to the Pastry Chef, you will support the daily preparation and production of desserts, baked goods, and pastry items, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to further develop their pastry skills within a dynamic luxury hospitality environment.

Profile:

In this position, you will assist the Pastry Chef with the preparation of ingredients, mise en place, desserts, and bakery items within the assigned section, ensuring that all instructions and recipes are followed accurately. You will contribute to the daily production process, support service operations, and help maintain the quality, consistency, and presentation standards of all pastry products.

You will be responsible for keeping your work area clean and organized, properly handling ingredients and equipment, assisting with stock rotation and storage, and ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, a willingness to learn, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine passion for pastry and baking.

Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, bakery, hotel, or restaurant environment is preferred, although motivated candidates with relevant culinary training will also be considered.

Benefits

:

The role offers uniforms and laundry service provided by the company, complimentary staff canteen meals based on the shift schedule, staff accommodation, a competitive salary package, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.