Commi 1 - Pastry

Your Day to Day
As a Commis I – Pastry, you will assist in the daily operations of the pastry kitchen, ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, bakery items, and other sweet creations in accordance with established recipes, specifications, and hotel standards. You will contribute to delivering memorable culinary experiences through consistency, attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for pastry..
What We Need from You
Previous experience as a Commis I or in a similar pastry or bakery role, preferably within a luxury hotel, lifestyle hotel, or high-end standalone pastry establishment.
Good knowledge of pastry and bakery fundamentals, including cakes, pastries, breads, tarts, cookies, creams, mousses, and plated desserts.
Familiarity with essential pastry techniques such as mixing, whisking, folding, baking, tempering chocolate, preparing fillings, decorating, and finishing desserts.
Understanding of ingredients, measurements, recipes, flavour combinations, textures, and presentation techniques, with the ability to follow established recipes and standards accurately.
A creative mindset and keen eye for detail, with an interest in contemporary pastry trends, innovative dessert concepts, and visually appealing presentations.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to maintain a clean, well-organized, and efficient workstation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively under pressure, particularly during busy service periods and special events.
A passionate, enthusiastic, and team-oriented attitude, with good communication skills and a willingness to learn, develop, and explore new pastry techniques.
Sound knowledge of food safety, kitchen sanitation, proper food storage, and HACCP standards, ensuring compliance with hygiene and food handling requirements.
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.