Christian Dior Commis Pastry Chef

Christian Dior Couture is a leading French luxury fashion and lifestyle house within the LVMH group, renowned for haute couture, leather goods, accessories and beauty. The Maison emphasises craftsmanship, creativity and excellence across an international retail and hospitality network, offering career paths that combine heritage and modern luxury operations.

1. Perform preparatory mise en place and basic pastry production tasks for the restaurant, café and pâtisserie at the Montaigne flagship.
2. Assist Demi Chefs de Partie and Chefs de Partie in the execution and finishing of plated desserts and pâtisserie items.
3. Ensure service readiness and support service operations according to the maison's restaurant procedures.
4. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and care for equipment in strict compliance with HACCP and internal hygiene standards.
5. Participate in goods reception and inventory checks following HACCP protocols and internal procedures.
6. Set up and distribute plated dishes and pâtisserie products for service.
7. Sort and manage waste disposal according to site procedures, and report any safety or accident risks to management.

1. Minimum 3 years' professional experience in pastry or in a professional kitchen, ideally within a luxury hotel, restaurant or high-end pâtisserie.
2. Practical knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.
3. Demonstrable attention to detail and strong service orientation.
4. Creative sensibility and good interpersonal skills suitable for a flagship environment.
5. Organisational skills with aptitude for anticipation, follow-through and working under service pressure.

1. HACCP
2. Basic pastry techniques (entremets, choux, viennoiserie)
3. Mise en place and product preparation
4. Kitchen hygiene and equipment maintenance
5. Service procedures for restaurant, café and pâtisserie
6. Teamwork and clear communication
7. Organisation, anticipation and operational follow-through
8. Customer service orientation

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in pastry or kitchen operations, preferably within a luxury hospitality or culinary environment.

Vocational qualification in pastry or culinary arts preferred (e.g., CAP Pâtissier or equivalent); relevant on-the-job training will be considered.

The Maison places a premium on creativity, technical excellence and respect for artisanal savoir-faire. Work at Christian Dior Couture combines a heritage-led, service-oriented culture with opportunities for skill development in a high-profile, international flagship environment.