Apprentice Pastry Chef
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.86 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Tronc and Great Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, SW11 8BJ |
| Company: | PPHE Hotel Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req14312_1759929538 |
Summary
Apprentice Pastry Chef - art'otel Battersea
We are looking for ambitious Apprentice Pastry Chefs with a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen. The program will last 15 months, as our Apprentice Pastry Chef you will receive a training programme which will aim to broaden your horizon and sustainably practice your culinary skills.
The 15-month Apprentice Pastry Chef Programme will be based in our hotels and includes:
- Salary: £12.86 plus Tronc
- On-the-job training and guidance
- Cooking competitions and supplier visits
- Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
- F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
- 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
- Two free meals per day
- Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
- Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750!
- Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
- Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Rota given 2 weeks in advance
- Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
- Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
- Free dry cleaning for work uniform
- Annual Staff parties and events
- Company pension plan & award-winning training
As an Apprentice Pastry Chef at art'otel Battersea, you will:
- Possess full-time Right to Work status in the UK and have been a resident for at least 3 years.
- Have a strong interest in food - preparing and cooking ingredients.
- Attend college 1 day per week to complete your Level 2 Commis Chef programme.
- Complete tasks relevant to but not limited to the kitchen function in an efficient way, preparing and cooking food orders in accordance with the hotel menu, delivering on time, and liaising with relevant teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Proactively assists in preparing, serving and storing all products to ensure the best quality, in a cost-effective and efficient manner, considering food costs within specified budgets, and minimising wastage.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when personalising external and internal guests' needs and the changing demand and priorities of the business.
- Create a welcoming atmosphere and personalised service for each individual external and internal guest having an eye for detail and responding appropriately to guest and leadership feedback.
- Have previous paid or work experience in a professional kitchen (desirable) or demonstrate a clear passion for the culinary arts.
- Share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Care.
Renowned for creating memorable moments, we cater to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.
Apply now!