Pastry Commis | Season 2027 | Castello di Casole

At Castello di Casole, a Belmond Hotel, we are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and skilled Pastry Commis, who will lead the pastry section to create memorable, artisanal desserts and baked goods for our guests. 

• →Support the Pastry Chef and senior pastry team in the daily preparation and production of desserts, pastries, bread, and baked goods, ensuring consistency with Belmond’s quality standards.
• →Assist in the preparation, assembly, and presentation of pastry creations, following established recipes, techniques, and presentation guidelines.
• →Ensure the correct handling, preparation, storage, and labelling of pastry ingredients, maintaining the highest standards of quality and freshness.
• →Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pastry workstation, ensuring all equipment and utensils are properly used and maintained.
• →Support inventory management, stock rotation, and the proper storage of ingredients, contributing to responsible resource management and food waste reduction.
• →Assist in preparing pastry creations for special events, dietary requirements, and VIP guest amenities.
• →Contribute to sustainability initiatives and responsible ingredient usage, in line with Belmond’s environmental guidelines.
• →Ensure full compliance with hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards, including HACCP regulations.
• →Demonstrate a proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to developing pastry skills and techniques

• Previous experience in a professional pastry kitchen, preferably within luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, or high-end pastry establishments.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and the preparation of classic and contemporary desserts.
• Genuine passion for pastry, creativity, and attention to detail, with a strong interest in developing technical skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and willingness to learn from senior pastry chefs.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, safety procedures, and HACCP standards.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Castello di Casole is proud to be part of LVMH, and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.