- Location
- 228 Rue de Rivoli (View map)75001 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- 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.
Le Meurice, part of Dorchester Collection, is seeking a Commis Chef for its gastronomic restaurant in Paris. The role covers mise en place, service preparation, basic cooking, garnishes, kitchen cleanliness and assisting with plating; responsibilities may vary according to the assigned section. Permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare kitchen mise en place and work service under the direction of a demi-chef de partie, chef de partie or sous-chef.
- Check refrigerator contents, storage and cleanliness.
- Prepare in advance all tasks that can be completed independently or with assistance from a demi-chef de partie.
- Organize work efficiently to complete mise en place and prepare ordered dishes.
- Clean work equipment according to the schedule set by a superior.
- Set up for service.
- Begin cooking food.
- Prepare the garnishes required for service.
- Set out tableware.
- Cook and reheat vegetables for the garnishes ordered.
- Assist with plating.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
13th-month pay; employer-paid health insurance covering 75% and provident insurance; reimbursement of 95% of public transport costs upon presentation of proof; preferential rates at the staff restaurant; training and individual support through DC Academy, as well as a dedicated training service; potential mobility across the hotels; a sustainability department; housing assistance and access to a social worker; round tables, general assemblies, excellence-trades discovery workshops, museum visits and exhibitions.
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.
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