Pastry Commis Chef

HiStory Hospitality are seeking an enthusiastic Commis Pastry Chef to join the opening team of a new kitchen within a stunning country estate in Buckinghamshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your pastry career as part of a launch team, working in a premium countryside environment with a strong focus on seasonality, refined pastry and desserts, and exceptional standards.

• Previous experience as a Commis Pastry Chef, Pastry Apprentice or Kitchen Assistant within a professional kitchen environment.
• A genuine passion for pastry, baking and desserts, with a strong desire to learn and develop under experienced chefs.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients and preparation methods.
• Eagerness to build skills across plated desserts, breads, pâte à choux, laminated doughs, custards and ice creams.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing high-quality work with consistency and care.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Well organised with the ability to manage preparation tasks efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Calm, positive and hardworking, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who communicates well and supports colleagues across the kitchen.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.
• Warm, humble and professional approach to hospitality with a commitment to continuous learning and development.

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation and ethnicity, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.