- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
Dorchester Collection is seeking a Baker for Coworth Park Hotel in Ascot to lead a pastry kitchen section, ensure consistent products and train and supervise junior chefs. The role is permanent and full-time, with working hours adjusted as business needs require.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a section of the pastry kitchen to exceed guest expectations.
- Train and develop Demi and Commis chefs in patisserie and baking skills.
- Follow day-to-day HACCP procedures, including due diligence, food labelling and weekly deep cleaning of the section.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment at all times.
- Promote team pride in the working environment and a high level of commitment.
- Independently plan the day-to-day running of the section to meet departmental service requirements.
- Supervise, train and develop team members to the standards set by the Head Pastry Chef.
- Maintain and drive consistent pastry products on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Respond flexibly to business and client needs.
- Follow Coworth Park Hotel and Dorchester Collection regulations, policies and procedures, and ensure team members are aware of and comply with them.
- Complete other tasks and duties as reasonably required.
- Adjust working hours when required to meet business needs.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 and Level 3.
- COSHH knowledge.
- Hotel or restaurant background.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene.
- General kitchen and food knowledge.
- Good verbal and written English.
- Good organisational skills.
- Flexible ability to respond to business and client needs.
Skills
Education
NVQ Level 2 and Level 3.
Workplace
This position is based in Ascot, England, UK, within easy reach of London.
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Benefits
Complimentary nights with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% food and beverage discount at selected restaurants at The Dorchester and Coworth Park; employee introductory scheme; team member awards and incentive schemes; contributory pension scheme from commencement; life assurance; complimentary uniform laundering; complimentary meals on duty.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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