Commis De Partie - Pastry

Hotel La Palma; Capri; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and laundry

Staff canteen meals

Staff accommodation

Competitive salary

Career growth

Job summary

Hotel La Palma in Capri, a luxury 50-room property, seeks a motivated Pastry Commis Chef to join the pastry department. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will assist with desserts, pastries, and daily production, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

You will keep your station clean, follow HACCP procedures, support service operations, and help with stock rotation. Prior pastry kitchen experience or culinary training is preferred, with opportunities for growth within Oetker

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, bakery, hotel, or restaurant.
• Motivated candidates with relevant culinary training will be considered.
• Attention to detail, strong teamwork and a genuine passion for pastry.
• Willingness to learn and develop pastry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mise en place, desserts, and bakery items.
• Support the Pastry Chef in daily production and quality control.
• Ensure cleanliness and HACCP compliance in the pastry station.
• Help with stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Pastry passion

Education

Culinary training (pastry)

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.