Commis Chef & Baker

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Greater London is searching for a skilled Commis Chef - Baker to join its new culinary team. This role emphasizes high standards in food preparation and service, ensuring cleanliness and supporting experienced chefs in a fine dining environment. The ideal candidate will showcase a passion for quality food and excel in a collaborative atmosphere. Competitive salary package and extensive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service

Travel Season Ticket Loans

Pension Scheme

Subsidised health treatments

24-hour colleague assistance helpline

Complimentary staff restaurant

Preferential hotel rates

Food and Beverage discount

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role in a five-star or fine dining environment.
• Commitment to exceptional service experiences.
• Motivation to learn and develop skills in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards in the bakery are met.
• Support Chef de Parties and other kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and equipment.
• Manage stock rotation and portion control.

Skills

Dedication to quality

Understanding guest needs

Creativity

Passion for food

Team player

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Commis Chef - Baker to join the new team of Bakers within Claridge's Bakery.

At the centre of London’s Mayfair, Claridge’s is a unique combination of splendour and charm, renowned for its impeccable, intuitive service. The hotel’s original art deco interiors have been interwoven with modern flourishes. It also has a famous all-day dining restaurant, the Foyer & Reading Room, Claridge's Restaurant, and two bars: Claridge’s Bar and the intimate Fumoir.

Claridge’s Bakery opens in collaboration with internationally acclaimed chef and baker, Richard Hart, as Executive Baker & Creative Director. Nourishing the neighbourhood with delicacies available throughout the day, the daily and lunch menu has been created by Richard and take inspiration from his London upbringing and love and nostalgia for classic British bakeries, as well as Claridge’s own heritage.

Launching with a British-focused menu of beloved classics including Bloomers and Granary Loaves, Jammy Doger Tarts and Custard Tarts, Belgian Buns and Iced Fingers, as well as Richard’s globally renowned sourdough breads, the bakery will sell delicious treats and goods straight from the ovens for London locals and visitors to enjoy.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• Working with and supporting Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties and other Commis Chefs.
• Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy.
• Appropriate mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Demonstrate an absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences that result in lasting memories
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• You will have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.

Benefits

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.