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Commis Chef (Pastry) (JW Steakhouse) - JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
Role summary
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The Commis Chef (Pastry) supports the pastry section at JW Steakhouse, preparing desserts, pastries, breads and other items to the hotel's quality standards. Requirements typically include basic professional kitchen experience or culinary training, food-safety awareness, good organisation and the ability to follow recipes accurately. The successful candidate is expected to maintain excellent hygiene, work efficiently during busy service, control waste, communicate well with colleagues and follow Marriott procedures. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, are important. Previous pastry experience is helpful but this is generally an entry-level kitchen position.
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What the job usually comes with in the UK
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| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is a luxury hotel on Park Lane in Mayfair, operated under the JW Marriott brand by Marriott International. The property is known for elegant accommodation, conference and event facilities, refined dining and long-established service standards. Its restaurants and bars include JW Steakhouse, a well-known venue specialising in premium British and American-style steaks, alongside desserts, wines and cocktails. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees typically receive structured training, opportunities for internal progression, staff rates at participating hotels and a workplace focused on guest service, teamwork and professional standards. This role offers early-career kitchen experience in a high-profile London luxury hotel environment.