- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Berkeley
The Berkeley is a Maybourne hotel on Wilton Place, between Knightsbridge and Belgravia in London. Its rooms, restaurants and bars bring together contemporary design and hospitality, with a rooftop pool and access to Surrenne Belgravia. Work at the hotel spans guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, culinary and support roles. The property sits beside The Emory, with some advertised positions serving both hotels.
The Baker produces bread and breakfast bakery products for The Berkeley, plans menus and recipes, tests samples, maintains kitchen cleanliness and food quality, and supports service in line with LQA standards. This is a fixed-term, full-time role with a 45-hour working week and a 10:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce all bread and related products required by the hotel in conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef or Head Baker.
- Plan menus and recipes, and test samples.
- Produce breakfast bread products and similar items in the bakery.
- Maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the bakery kitchen, including machinery, small kitchen equipment, floors and refrigerators.
- Supervise cooking standards and correct them where necessary to maintain high-quality food and service each day.
- Inspect fresh food deliveries daily to ensure quality is maintained.
- Help maintain excellent service in line with the minimum requirements of LQA standards at all times.
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence of eligibility during recruitment.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay; holiday allowance increases after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; salary sacrifice; holiday trading; retail discount; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination and eye test vouchers, with contributions towards glasses; a 24-hour colleague assistance helpline and access to mental health first aiders; occupational health services; death-in-service salary contribution; wellbeing activities; complimentary all-day dining in the colleague restaurant; Cycle to Work; volunteering opportunities; referral rewards of up to £1,500; colleague recognition awards and prizes; an additional paid day off for birthdays; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development; long-service awards; preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay; a hotel guest experience stay; 50% food and beverage discount; social events; wedding and baby gifts; and retirement functions. Terms and conditions apply to benefits.
Culture
The Berkeley’s recruitment materials value teamwork, attention to detail and considerate guest service. Staff work across departments, with some roles also supporting neighboring The Emory.
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