Join us as a Pastry Commis Chef at 45 Park Lane 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 at 45 Park Lane Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will enjoy your 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 essence of a day in the life of a Pastry Commis Chef, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

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

• 6am-3pm
• 7am-4pm
• 2pm-11pm
• 3pm-12am

What you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Technical Skills
• Baking & Pastry Techniques - Understanding fundamental techniques like creaming, folding, and tempering chocolate.
• Knife & Precision Skills - Ability to cut, shape, and decorate pastries with accuracy.
• Ingredient Knowledge - Familiarity with flour types, dairy, and chocolate.
• Piping & Decoration - Basic proficiency in using piping bags for frosting, chocolate work, and garnishing.
• Plating & Presentation - Understanding how to create visually appealing plated desserts.

Preferred Skills

• Attention to Detail - Precision in measurements and presentation.
• Time Management - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork - Collaborating with other chefs and kitchen staff.
• Creativity - Contributing ideas for new pastry designs and flavours.
• Adaptability - Handling different pastry tasks and learning from senior chefs.

Kitchen Experience

• Previous Training - culinary degree or diploma in pastry arts is beneficial but not required.
• Work Experience - Internships or experience in a bakery, hotel, or restaurant pastry section is beneficial but not required

What you’ll 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.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being 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 on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.