At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist senior chefs in creating delicious pastries and maintaining high kitchen standards.
- Company: Join a luxury hotel known for exceptional service and a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, free meals, and discounts at Accor worldwide.
- Other info: Be part of fun events and make a real impact in a prestigious setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your culinary career in a dynamic environment with endless learning opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for pastry and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Scope Of Position
To assist senior chefs in the preparation and service of pastry and bakery items ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained, and recipes are followed, ensuring that Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.
Responsibilities
- Operation
- Follow the methods, preparation and recipe standards.
- Be environmentally conscious and works towards a low waste operation. Contribute to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor.
- Correct Storage and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
- Correct stock rotation of food and ordering levels via correct channels.
- To work as required on a rota basis.
- Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.
- Health and Safety
- Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
- Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.
- Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.
- Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.
Essential Qualifications
- A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
- An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
- Staff meals while on duty.
- Free dry cleaning for uniform.
- Employer pension contribution of 3%
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Life Assurance 1x salary
- Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
- Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
- Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
- Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
- Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
- Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.
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Pastry Commis Chef employer: Raffles
Raffles London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With generous benefits such as 28 days of holiday, enhanced pay schemes, and extensive development opportunities, team members are empowered to thrive in their roles while enjoying the luxurious environment of one of London's top-tier hotels. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values respect, integrity, and excellence, all while delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests.
