Job Description:

At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for a Full Time Pastry Commis Chef to join our culinary team in our luxury hotel in Central London

A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

A rare and exciting opportunity has a risen to join our fantastic culinary team as our Pastry Commis Chef. Working 40 hours per week you will be working closely with our talented chefs giving you the opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience. Assisting the pastry chef in creating desserts, petits-fours, and breads in our well-equipped pastry kitchen. Preparing and baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies according to recipes and quality standards. Ensuring that the pastry and bakery areas are clean and well maintained and following the cleaning checklists.

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion and a creative flair and an eye for detail and an understanding of what it takes to provide outstanding levels of guest service so whether you are an experienced chef looking for your next move or an apprentice chef ready to take the next step we would love to hear from you

As a Pastry Commis Chef, you’ll be 100% you, bringing your authentic personality to everything you do; be the ultimate host, confidently leading yourself and making creative decisions that elevate every interaction; and spark joy, using every tool available to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.

We are committed to offer and provide our Pastry Commis Chef with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:

• £29,993.60 annual salary (£14.42 per hour) plus service charge, paid overtime and other great IHG perks!

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)

• Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.

• Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs!

• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts

• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie

• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!

• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders

• Regular sporting and social events

• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.