Commis Chef

Join us as a Casual Commis Chef at 45Park Lane Hotel recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 BestPlaces to Work for in& 2026. We continually strive to build and nurture aculture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in our values ofpassion personality respect working together and creativity. We believethat a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and areproud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as a Casual Commis Chefat 45 Park Lane Hotel you will have a unique opportunity to excel in yourfield. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learningacademy to achieve the highest standards in craft service and leadership.

Whatyoull do

As Casual Commis Chef you will enjoyyour work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in their section to ensure the highest standards of food production.
• You will be responsible for participating in daily food preparations during their day. This will include portioning food products utilizing food surpluses to control food costs; and ensuring all food preparations meet outline recipes including portion size quality and quantity all to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience.
• You will also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during the day.

The items shared are the essenceof a day in the life of a Casual Commis Chef but we will make sure you are providedwith specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work areshift-based and may be subjected to change. These shifts are currently set as:

6am-3pm

7am-4pm

2pm-11pm

3pm-12am

Whatyoull bring

Essential Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Baking & Pastry Techniques - Understandingfundamental techniques like creaming folding and tempering chocolate.
• Knife & Precision Skills - Ability to cutshape and decorate pastries with accuracy.
• Ingredient Knowledge - Familiarity with flourtypes dairy and chocolate.
• Piping & Decoration - Basic proficiency inusing piping bags for frosting chocolate work and garnishing.
• Plating & Presentation - Understanding howto create visually appealing plated desserts.

Kitchen Experience

• Previous Training - culinary degree or diplomain pastry arts is beneficial but not required.
• Work Experience - Internships or experience in abakery hotel or restaurant pastry section is beneficial but not required

Preferred Skills

• Attention to Detail - Precision in measurementsand presentation.
• Time Management - Ability to work in afast-paced environment.
• Teamwork - Collaborating with other chefs andkitchen staff.
• Creativity - Contributing ideas for new pastrydesigns and flavours.
• Adaptability - Handling different pastry tasksand learning from senior chefs.

What youllget

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays withbreakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beveragesat selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: EnjoyFriends & Family stay discounts out hotels Benefit from discounts atvarious high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the AvivaPrivate Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit fromSeasonal ticket loan Rental deposit scheme private financial advice and Eyecare vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career byaccessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• SocialEvents: Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winterball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a 1000 bonus when yourecommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-beingadvice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything tosupport you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply alternative formats ofinformation or adjustments to the assessment process itself) please do callPeople & Culture team on or email so that we can discuss how wecan support you through this process.