We're looking for an exceptional CommisPastry Chef to join our team at Richmond Hill Hotel, an independentGeorgian gem overlooking London's greenest borough.
Just a stone's throw fromRichmond Park, we're where city buzz meets leafy calm. Our people are at theheart of everything we do, and their warmth, energy, and creativity have earnedus a place on The Sunday Times' and The Caterer's lists of top industryemployers.
Our culture? Award-winning,progressive, and delightfully independent. The building might be historic, butour thinking isn't. We're refreshingly free-spirited and like to do thingsdifferently – from our décor to our people. Here, being yourself isn't justencouraged; it's essential.
We believe real luxury is foundin thoughtful touches, genuine care, and attention to detail. That's what makesour guests feel truly special.
What’s in it for you…
- You’ll enjoy a competitive annual salary of £28kplus monthly service charge averaging£500-£600per month
- Access to hundreds of online perks &discounts
- Free health cashback plan for you and yourfamily
- Extra day’s holiday for every year you work forus (up to 5 additional days)
- Salary sacrifice schemes to help you buy a bike,laptop, or gym membership
- Free use of our onsite gym, meals on duty andparking on site
- Bespoke career development through internal andexternal training schemes
- Refer a friend scheme, with up to £500 incentiveHotel recognition Programme including our Employee of the Month and Manager ofthe Quarter awards, long service awards, rewards payments
- Flexible working patterns, as well as muchmore...
Is this Commis Pastry Chefposition right for me?
As a Commis Pastry Chef, you willsupport the Pastry Chef and wider Kitchen team in preparing, producing, andpresenting high-quality desserts, pastries, afternoon tea items, and bakedgoods for our restaurant, events, weddings, and conferences.
This is an excellent opportunityfor someone looking to develop their pastry skills in a professional hotelenvironment while learning from an experienced and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and production ofdesserts, cakes, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented to aconsistently high standard
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and health andsafety standards
- Support the Kitchen team during busy serviceperiods
- Assist with stock rotation and storage in linewith food safety procedures
- Help minimise food waste and contribute tokitchen efficiency
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across theKitchen department
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for pastry and baking
- Has previous experience in a professionalkitchen environment (preferred but not essential)
- Has a passion for delivering exceptional foodand guest experiences
- Has excellent attention to detail and takespride in their work
- Is organised, reliable, and eager to learn anddevelop their culinary skills
- Can perform well under pressure whilstmaintaining high standards
- Has a flexible approach and is willing tosupport all areas of the kitchen operation
- Is committed to food safety, quality, andcontinuous improvement
Please Note: Richmond HillHotel is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Allapplicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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Commis Pastry Chef employer: Harri
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