Pastry Commis Chef

Rocco Forte Hotels Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Edinburgh seeks a passionate pastry chef to create delightful desserts and lead a motivated team in a prestigious restaurant. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills and creativity, along with a dedication to guest satisfaction. Benefits include a competitive salary package, holidays, discounts across hotels, and extensive learning opportunities. Join us in a supportive environment committed to excellence and personal growth.

Benefits

Service Charge

29 days holiday per annum

Discounted rates across hotels

Discounted food & beverage experiences

Discounted spa treatment

Learning and development opportunities

Meals on duty

Social activities and events

Recognition & reward programs

Annual awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Passion for patisserie with experience in creating desserts.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated team player with high standards.
• Practical knowledge of working with high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional pastries and desserts for guests.
• Manage and motivate the pastry team under the Executive Chef.
• Maintain high cooking standards and innovative techniques.
• Work well under pressure in busy restaurant settings.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Communication skills

Creativity in cooking

Team management

Pressure management

Job description

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline and since the day we opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your key responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels are a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

Are you passionate about patisserie? Experienced and adept at creating delightful, decadent pastries and desserts? Interested in taking your career to the next level in a five-star hotel?

We would love to invite you to join Mathew Sherry, Chef de Cuisine in our fine dining, 4 AA Rosette Number One restaurant kitchen working alongside our talented chefs passionate about using fresh seasonal produce while developing and training their team.

Like our award‑winning team, you should be passionate about modern cooking, being creative, and delivering world‑class hospitality to our guests.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Be responsible for creating exceptional pastries and desserts for our discerning guests, adding your own flair and innovation to menu favourites.

• Be responsible for managing and motivating a team, working alongside the Executive Pastry Chef to ensure the best possible dining experience for our guests.

• Use the finest products, and cook from scratch to create a unique experience for our guests

• Work alongside the chefs to prepare and present food to the highest standards

• Use creative methods of cooking

• Be able to work under pressure during busy periods

• Cooperate well with colleagues in own team and across departments

• Be knowledgeable of the hotel and our products, and actively seek opportunities to promote them

• Take ownership of own tasks and responsibilities in line with the departmental standards
  

Who we are looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests. We are looking for team members who bring:

• High personal and professional standards

• Passion for culinary excellence

• Good instincts for understanding and fulfilling the needs of guests

• Good communication skills with colleagues

• Practical knowledge and experience in working with the finest products

• Enthusiasm for learning and personal growth

Why working with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.
Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Service Charge

• 29 days holiday per annum

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels

• Discounted food & beverage experiences

• Discounted spa treatment and products

• Extensive learning and development opportunities

• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms

• Social activities and events

• Recognition & reward programs

• Annual awards

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work

£31,000 expected package (includes base salary plus qualified estimate of service charge)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.