Commis Pastry - Six Senses Rome

InterContinental Hotels Group; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Senses Rome is seeking a Commis Pastry to support our luxury hotel kitchen, upholding Six Senses' standards of local sensitivity, emotional hospitality and responsible service. You will work under guidance to prepare pastry items, maintain cleanliness and safety in accordance with hotel policies.

The role requires 1–2 years kitchen experience, fluency in Italian and good English, and eligibility to work in Italy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years kitchen experience in a full-service setting.
• Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school preferred.
• Knowledge of broiler equipment and meat/fish cookery; proficient knife skills; farm-to-table concept.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local government.
• Fluent in Italian and good in English; additional languages preferred.
• Eligible to work in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and weekly procedures including temperature checks, labeling and storage.
• Produce all required pastry items to standard and in a timely manner within the assigned section.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Adhere to Six Senses’ fire, hygiene and safety policies.
• Keep all equipment and working area clean and in good condition.
• Uphold Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation; meet performance benchmarks.
• Adhere to LQA standards and guest feedback.

Skills

Italian language

English language

Knife skills

Farm-to-table concept

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality diploma/degree (preferred)

Job description

As Commis Pastry, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Commis Pastry, I willassume full responsibility for theefficientoperation in the following:

• Carries out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labelling/dating and storage.

• Produces all the required food items to standard and in a timely manner within assigned section.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules and guidelines.

• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

• Complete understanding of and adhere to the Six Senses’ policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.

• Ensures all equipment and working area are kept clean and in good working condition.

• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.

• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Commis Pastry, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1-2 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degreefrom a recognized hospitality school is preferred.

• Knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept.

• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

• Fluent in Italian and good in English.I understand that additional languages are preferred.
• Eligible to work in Italy.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Commis at Six Senses Rome. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Rome is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.