At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative pastry team and craft exquisite desserts for our guests.
- Company: Join the renowned Dorchester Collection, celebrated for its exceptional hospitality.
- Benefits: Enjoy complimentary hotel stays, discounts, and a robust pension scheme.
- Other info: Participate in exciting social events and access well-being support.
- Why this job: Become a legend in your field while working in a vibrant, inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a similar high-end setting.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Who we are
Our Hotels
We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust, collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience. Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.
Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.
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 email careers.dc@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process.
Position Overview
Join us as a Head Pastry Chef at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 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 known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Head Pastry Chef, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
What you'll get
- Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
- Discounts with our hotels: Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
- Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London 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.
What you'll do
As a Head Pastry Chef, you'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests: Your day-to-day demands high levels of energy, creativity and passion. They need consistency even though the days are never alike; and creativity to tackle daily adventures. Our pastry and bakery offers a playground for seriously creative production to impress the people that make the world turn. Listing all of the contributions that our Head Pastry Chef accomplish would be lengthy but the list below is essential to know. Our Head Pastry Chef is responsible for managing pastry and bakery kitchens in order to deliver the best experience across our culinary offerings at The Dorchester.
Team leadership: Lead, train and motivate a high performing Pastry team that understands their role in delivering the very best culinary experience and refined attention to detail. Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful culture that brings the best out of people. The ideal candidate is someone that enjoys delivering joy to our guests through precision and execution in everything that is produced in house. Our guest experience is something that we strive to exceed in everything that we cook, serve and create. You will be responsible for leading the creativity including one of a kind masterpieces at Cake and flowers, the artistry of our afternoon tea, show stopping amenities in our suites and much more. Sometimes our guests have special requests involving dietary requirements, bespoke products and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Executive Pastry Chef and the brigade.
Our values of Personality, Passion, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. The purpose of Head Pastry Chef is to live their behaviours to continue to create our legacy. Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. Our Head Pastry Chef must communicate with other departments and extended hotel team in order to ensure the alignment remains. The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Head Pastry Chef, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.
What you'll bring
Previous experience as a Head Pastry chef in a similar environment. All of our employees are ambassadors of our Vision, Values and culture. We encourage the unique personalities and passions of our employees, working together; as a team, a hotel and Collection. Our guests forge our legacy. Knowing and understanding them is our goal, valuing kindness over process. In a fast-moving world, we remain consistent and relevant, requiring flexibility from everyone on the team. Strong communication skills – English is the primary language used at The Dorchester. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
Job Location: United Kingdom
Location: 53 Park Lane, Mayfair W1K 1QA London
Candidate criteria: Required languages English (Fluent)
Head Pastry Chef - Alain Ducasse employer: DORCHESTER COLLECTION
At Dorchester Collection, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the luxury hospitality sector, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to lead innovative digital initiatives, all set against the backdrop of our prestigious locations. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the world of luxury hospitality.
