Pastry Commis Chef

Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our pastry team, that has a true passion for great food, afternoon teas and desserts, with a clear focus on presentation and quality and would like to progress through the business.

Restored to its former glory, The George Hotel has proudly sat on Colchester High Street in Essex, close to the City’s Castle, for over 500 years. It has always been at the center of bustling life in England’s oldest recorded town and with historical artefacts, medieval cellars dated back to AD60, period features and beautiful beams; it really is one of a kind and a place to remember! Guests are welcomed to a lavish stay in our beloved hotel full of charm and history, invited to sleep in one of the 4+ heritage rooms or suites with emperor beds or the 44 modern rooms of St Nicholas’ House. All rooms are full of designer touchers and period features you would expect form a hotel of this age.

Guests can enjoy cocktails, local draught lagers and ales and an extensive wine list from the contemporary bar. Dine in the relaxed two-tiered restaurant that offers a daily a la carte menu inspired by British and worldwide cuisines, using locally sourced and seasonal produce. Lighter lunches can be taken on the Moroccan style Courtyard area, or quintessential English Afternoon Tea in the Victorian Themed ‘T-at The George’ Tea room- there’s something to suit all tastes at The George

Duties will include:

· Preparing ingredients to standards set by the Head chef.

· Maintaining high standards of hygiene and health & safety.

· Assist in the day to day running of the kitchen.

· Run designated sections throughout the kitchen.

Are you passionate about food?

Do you love producing amazing food for guests?

Are you vibrant and hard working?

Do you have good culinary knowledge?

Surya Hotels is one of the UK’s leading niche hotel groups, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of outstanding properties, situated in some of the UK’s most idyllic settings, from historic Suffolk and Norfolk towns, Essex City or coastal resorts to picturesque Surrey villages.

Our hospitality family has a ‘best in class’ ethos to exceed our guest expectations; creating experiences that embrace our heritage locations, our people and the communities we work within.

We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our ‘See-you-again-soon’ Goodbye.

Stay. Explore. Discover.

Come join the team!- We look forward to hearing from you.