Commis Chef NEW

Company Description
The Savoy is one of the world’s most iconic hotels. We are the original British luxury hotel, opened in 1889, and have a reputation for outstanding service excellence. We blend our rich history with innovation, and have played host to royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, we pride ourselves on creating special memories for our guests by delivering the very best in five-star luxury hospitality.
Our award-winning, colleague-centric culture truly differentiates us in the luxury hospitality marketplace. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with outstanding career development opportunities globally within Fairmont.
Top Ten (Big Organisations) – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
HR in Hospitality Awards 2025:
Excellence in Employee Experience
HR Team of the Year
HR Leader of the Year – awarded to our Director of People & Culture, Sally Webster
Institute of Hospitality Awards 2025
Talent Development Team of the Year
Job Description
Job Title: Pastry Commis Chef
Department: Pastry Kitchen
Inspired and Supported by: Pastry Sous Chef, Pastry Executive Chef
Salary: £38,988 including service charge
Your purpose will be:
To work with a brigade of talented chefs to produce 5 star quality food for our guests
You will be accountable for:
Preparing the ingredients, the mise en place, and the dishes during service for our distinctive 5 star cuisine
Supporting the kitchen team where you are needed the most, to ensure a smooth service and great teamwork
Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:
Following the recipes and preparing the mise en place, to ensure quality and consistency of our extraordinary 5 star cuisine for our guests
Enhancing our offering by sharing your fresh ideas and recipes
Learning and complying with the food hygiene, health & safety and COVID19 policies of the hotel, for the safety of our guests and team
Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, through daily tasks such as stock take and cleaning records
Playing an active part in our team by attending kitchen briefings and hotel meetings as requested by your leader
Reporting any problems you identify to your leader, and always looking for ways to do things better
Qualifications
What you will need to do in this role?
Essential:
1-2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry or on a culinary education course
Passion for and understanding of 5 star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel
Enthusiastic and positive personality, with the ability to build trusting relationships with others
Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results
Desirable:
Experience working in 5 star hospitality
A passion for learning and development
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and additional service charge
Life insurance and pension
31 days of holiday (including public holidays)
Exclusive discounts:
Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
Free stay for two at The Savoy after successful probation
Colleague restaurant, gym, interfaith prayer room and wellness room
Laundry services
Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses; HSF & Perkbox
Employee assistance program
Virgin Active and The Gym Group membership discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Season ticket loan for commuting
Annual optician reimbursements of £100
Local discounts for F&B and retail