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Development Baker
The Dorchester
Development Baker
The Dorchester
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
Competitive salary
Development Baker
The Dorchester
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
Fluent in English
Description
Join us as a Development Baker in the Pastry Kitchen at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. 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 Development Baker at The Dorchester 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 Development Baker, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:
- By providing exceptional food & service
- Ensuring the preparation & cooking of high quality food standards within the kitchen & exceed hotel standards & guest requirements
- Enhancing food & create a seamless brand experience for guests
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Development Baker , but we'll 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.
What you'll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
- Good knowledge of 5 star kitchen processes and operations
- Strong understanding & application of bread products, vienoisserie, fermented doughs
- Understanding of hospitality Industry & legislation e.g. Health & Safety, licensing; employment law
- Menus development, installation and training process
- Ordering systems, costing process and understanding yield process
- Equipment cleaning, respect for high cost pieces and maintenance
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Basic computer skills to include word, excel and email
- Good communications skills
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.
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 five-star service.
Join us as a Development Baker in the Pastry Kitchen at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. 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 Development Baker at The Dorchester 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 Development Baker, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:
- By providing exceptional food & service
- Ensuring the preparation & cooking of high quality food standards within the kitchen & exceed hotel standards & guest requirements
- Enhancing food & create a seamless brand experience for guests
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Development Baker , but we'll 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.
What you'll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
- Good knowledge of 5 star kitchen processes and operations
- Strong understanding & application of bread products, vienoisserie, fermented doughs
- Understanding of hospitality Industry & legislation e.g. Health & Safety, licensing; employment law
- Menus development, installation and training process
- Ordering systems, costing process and understanding yield process
- Equipment cleaning, respect for high cost pieces and maintenance
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Basic computer skills to include word, excel and email
- Good communications skills
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.
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 five-star service.
Development Baker
Full Time
1
Year
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
Fluent in English
3 Tilney Street, London, W1K 1BJ, United Kingdom