Commis Chef - Casual

Join us as a Casual Commis Chef at 45
Park Lane Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best
Places to Work for’ in 2024, 2025 & 2026. 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 Casual Commis Chef
at 45 Park Lane 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 Casual Commis Chef, you will enjoy
your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You
  will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in their section to
  ensure the highest standards of food production.


• You
  will be responsible for participating in daily food preparations during
  their day. This will include portioning food products, utilizing food
  surpluses to control food costs; and ensuring all food preparations meet
  outline recipes including portion size, quality and quantity all to ensure
  our guests receives nothing but the best experience.


• You
  will also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests
  and challenges that may arise during the day.

The items shared are the essence
of a day in the life of a Casual Commis Chef, but we will 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. These shifts are currently set as:

6am-3pm

7am-4pm

2pm-11pm

3pm-12am

What
you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Baking & Pastry Techniques - Understanding
  fundamental techniques like creaming, folding, and tempering chocolate.
• Knife & Precision Skills - Ability to cut,
  shape, and decorate pastries with accuracy.
• Ingredient Knowledge - Familiarity with flour
  types, dairy, and chocolate.
• Piping & Decoration - Basic proficiency in
  using piping bags for frosting, chocolate work, and garnishing.
• Plating & Presentation - Understanding how
  to create visually appealing plated desserts.

Kitchen Experience

• Previous Training - culinary degree or diploma
  in pastry arts is beneficial but not required.
• Work Experience - Internships or experience in a
  bakery, hotel, or restaurant pastry section is beneficial but not required

Preferred Skills

• Attention to Detail - Precision in measurements
  and presentation.
• Time Management - Ability to work in a
  fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork - Collaborating with other chefs and
  kitchen staff.
• Creativity - Contributing ideas for new pastry
  designs and flavours.
• Adaptability - Handling different pastry tasks
  and learning from senior chefs.

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.