Dorchester Collection Pastry Chef

Beverly Hills California USA

Employment
Full-time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$34.20/hour
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.

The Pastry Cook prepares breads, pastries, and other baked goods for The Beverly Hills Hotel’s new Supper Club, following recipes and food-safety standards while supporting restaurant, banquet, and bread production. The role pays $34.20 per hour and is permanent, full-time.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare breads and pastries, including dough and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating, to meet or exceed guest expectations.
  • Review daily production sheets and prepare foods according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food-preparation checklists.
  • Maintain kitchen logs and inventory for food-safety compliance with internal requirements and State regulations; inform management about excess food items that need to be used.
  • Use baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances safely and appropriately.
  • Follow food-safety handling procedures, including personal hygiene; check kitchen appliance and food temperatures and report issues to management.
  • Monitor food quality and portioning throughout the shift.
  • Assist chefs with managing and controlling restaurant and banquet operations and bread production.
  • Adapt flexibly to scheduling and production demands, changing priorities, and operational needs.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the shift, view operations holistically, and proactively identify and address departmental needs.
  • Fulfil guest requests related to food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special occasions.
  • Report imperfections and blemishes and work with other roles to correct them.
  • Communicate with other departments and the wider hotel team to maintain alignment.
  • Stand and walk for up to 8 hours; bend, stoop, crouch, and use hand, finger, and wrist dexterity; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate the hotel's vision, values, and culture.
  • Bring a distinctive personality and passion to the role and team.
  • Show talent and commitment to service excellence and creativity.
  • Have strong communication skills and a customer-service ethic.
  • Communicate comfortably in English.

Skills

Pastry and bread preparation Baking and decorating Food-safety handling Inventory management Communication Customer service

Workplace

This position is based in Beverly Hills, California, USA, within easy reach of Los Angeles.

The setting California

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 34.20 per hour.

Benefits

Complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels, subject to availability and seniority terms; 50% off at hotel bars and restaurants; development opportunities and training; social events, including employee appreciation days, quarterly awards, and an annual gala; free meals on duty; access to a retailer discount platform; medical, dental, and vision benefits; retirement scheme.

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.

About Cerulean

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Dorchester Collection

Dorchester Collection Pastry Chef

Beverly Hills, USA

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