Commis Pastry (m/f) (m/f) 100%

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Looking to be a part of an award-winning team that leads at the forefront of culinary innovation? We have the perfect opportunity currently available for a dynamic personality focused on delivering first-of-its-class gastronomic experiences at FIVE Hotels and Resorts, dare-to-be-different destinations that capture the glamour and vibe of Dubai and Zurich.

FIVE's exciting new project, FIVE Zurich, which opened on 30th June 2022, is a newly revamped lifestyle hotel and Swiss hotspot that has previously been visited by the likes of Rihanna, Freddy Mercury, Grace Jones and Muhammad Ali as regular guests. Set to be a huge success, overlooking the city center from Zurich's stunning Uetliberg plateau, this property is home to 87 suites and rooms as well as 7 award-winning and new culinary concepts centered around FIVE's hallmark musical stylings. The new FIVE hotel in Zurich seamlessly unites the very best of Swiss hospitality with FIVE's characteristic flair for exceptionally indulgent experiences for guests from the city and international visitors alike

So, stay tuned!

Our Culinary team are the final piece of the puzzle, they are cultured yet trendy personalities with an intuitive ability to anticipate colleagues' needs by being in the right place at the right time and delivering a hospitality experience that goes above and beyond - crafting experiences for our team members that last a lifetime.

As a Commis de Cuisine Pastry you will join a committed culinary team driven with the intent of delivering ‘FIVE-star' guest experiences to an international diaspora.

As our ideal candidate, you have proven experience in a highly active environment. Your organizational, communication, and leadership skills are second to none and you enjoy developing solutions that push groundbreaking boundaries.

You'll work closely with the management team to develop constantly evolving service goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in high-volume culinary operations, specifically in pastry.
• Passion for the culinary arts and an eagerness to innovate and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Swiss work permit holder or EU ID/Passport holder.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find creative solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake cake and sweets preparation and monitor closely the requirements for mise-En-place
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are entirely clean when left unattended
• Follow the rules set and/or by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating, storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment, reporting of notifiable diseases, reporting of absenteeism be it due to sickness or otherwise
• Help to prevent waste of food and over-production to mise-En-place, and keep food order from store or supplies to a minimum
• Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices always
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Work efficiently to control wastage of food and non- food items

Rewards At Work! Benefits For Life!

• Live the exciting FIVE Life
• Attractive incentive schemes
• Rapid career advancement
• Team-spirited colleagues