As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will support the day to day operation of the Pastry Kitchen, assisting with the preparation, production, and presentation of a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods across the hotel. Working closely with the Pastry Chef de Partie and wider culinary team, you will develop your skills in a luxury hospitality environment while contributing to the high standards of quality and consistency associated with Four Seasons. What you will do

Assist with the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, bakery items, and plated desserts
Support daily mise en place and service preparation
Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, quality, and consistency
Follow recipes and production schedules accurately
Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, HACCP, and health and safety procedures
Support stock rotation and minimise waste within the pastry kitchen
Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
Work collaboratively with the wider culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Continually develop your pastry knowledge and technical skills

Previous experience within a pastry kitchen or professional culinary environment is beneficial
Passion for pastry, baking, and hospitality
Basic understanding of Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH procedures
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Good spoken English
Professional and reliable approach to work
Right to Work in the UK

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

Full time position based on a 40 hour working week
Five shifts per week across a rotating schedule
Flexibility required across mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Opportunity to develop within a luxury hotel pastry operation
£35,500 total compensation inclusive of salary and Food and Beverage service charge
Structured 40 hour working week
Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways
Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio
Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days
Company Sick Pay, increasing with service
Life insurance while on duty
Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties
50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests
Complimentary meals while on duty in Zest, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day
Access to Wellhub for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep support
Bupa Dental Cover or Bupa Cash Plan
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Uniform with complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Stream for greater pay flexibility and discounts
Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events
Annual themed team events plus regular social, charitable, and sporting activities

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