We invite applications from passionate and detail-driven Commis Chefs – Cook Grade 3 (Pastry) to join our distinguished pastry team within a five-star hospitality environment.
This full-time role will initially be dedicated to early morning breakfast service, a cornerstone of the guest experience in luxury hotels. Over the first 3–4 months, the successful candidate will work a fixed early morning - breakfast roster, developing precision, consistency, and excellence in high-volume, high-standard service. This will be followed by structured cross-training across all sections of the pastry department, offering exposure to refined à la carte, banquet, and specialty pastry operations and supporting long-term career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and bake premium breakfast pastries to five-star brand and presentation standards
- Execute the setup, presentation, and ongoing maintenance of the breakfast buffet at Cliveden Restaurant
- Plan and deliver breakfast buffet operations for high-profile banquets and special events
- Prepare and manage dedicated gluten-free breakfast stations, ensuring absolute compliance with food safety standards
- Maintain flawless buffet presentation throughout service, including timely refilling and backup production
- Prepare refined à la carte desserts with attention to detail and consistency
- Support daily pastry mise en place for both restaurant and banquet operations
- Assist in the production of luxury cakes, desserts, pastries, and bakery items, including doughs, creams, fillings, and components
- Uphold impeccable standards of personal hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation
- Collaborate closely with the pastry brigade, communicating effectively with senior chefs and contributing to a culture of excellence
- Assist with inventory control, stock rotation, and waste minimisation