Commis Chef

Join us as a Pastry Commis Chef at The Dorchester Hotel recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in our values of passion personality respect working together and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.When you join us as a Pastry Commis Chef atThe Dorchester Hotelyou will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our awardwinning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft service and leadership.

What youll do

As aCommis Chef in the Pastry Kitchen at The Dorchester you will support the pastry team in delivering worldclass desserts and patisserie across our signature outlets. You will play a crucial role in preparation and production learning from experienced chefs while developing your technical skills in a fivestar culinary environment. In this role you will:

• Assist indaily food preparations including weighing measuring and portioning ingredients for desserts pastries and baked items.

• Help ensure that all pastry items are prepared according tooutlined recipes with care for portion size quality and presentation.

• Contribute to thesmooth operationof the pastry section by maintaining cleanliness organisation and readiness during each shift.

• Learn to make the most ofsurplus ingredients supporting cost control measures and sustainability efforts in the kitchen.

• Respond tospecial guest requests including dietary adjustments or offmenu desserts under the supervision of senior chefs.

• Rotate between service areas such asThe Promenade In Room Dining and Banqueting gaining experience in a variety of luxury dining environments.

This is a role built for someone withpassion discipline and a love of the craft eager to contribute while developing under the guidance of a worldclass pastry team.

What youll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• A genuine interest inpastry baking and dessert preparation.

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions in a fastpaced kitchen.

• Ability to workcleanly safely and efficiently adhering to food hygiene standards.

• Team spirit and a positive attitude ready to assist colleagues and support service at any moment.

• Fluent inEnglish with the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with team members.

Preferred Skills

• Completion of a culinary course or relevant kitchen experience in a pastry environment.

• Understanding ofbasic kitchen operations including equipment usage and stock rotation.

• Interest inplating and presentation with attention to visual detail.

• Ability to work flexibly across different outlets and shift patterns.

This is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring pastry chef tobegin their journey in one of Londons most iconic hotels. As a Commis Chef at The Dorchester youll be supported every step of the way to grow in confidence refine your skills and develop into a future leader in luxury hospitality.

What youll get

Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.

Discounts: Get 50 off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops

Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8 towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan Rental deposit scheme private financial advice and Eye care vouchers.

Training and Development:Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.

Social Events:Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winter ball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.

Referral Bonus:Earn a 1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.

Wellbeing Support:Access immediate wellbeing advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply alternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment process itself) please do call People & Culture team onor emailso that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Here at the Dorchester we uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. As part of our Kitchen team you will play a vital role in ensuring full compliance with HACCP requirements to maintain our commitment to fivestar service.