Pastry Chef

We are looking for a well-organized and creative “Pastry Chef” with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to display a “passion for perfection” and work in a dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To supervise and participate in the preparation and production of rolls, breakfast pastries and special cakes according to hotel standard recipes, while planning and implementing the smooth operation of the pastry section on a daily basis.

Menu Development & Alteration

• Participates in the development of innovative menu selections for special banquet themes
• and parties, in accordance with client’s budgetary considerations and expectations.
• Assists in the preparation of the “fiche technique” for all new menus.
• Writes, maintains and updates all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, and production forecasts as per instructions.

Stock Management

• Supervises proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department Regulations.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items for production in workstations.
• Ensures product freshness in storage by monitoring the properly covering, labelling, dating and storing of fresh products in proper containers.

Food Production

• Inspects, selects and uses only the freshest food products of the highest standard in the preparation of menu items.
• Prepares all desserts and pastry products for all service outlets.
• Controls portion sizes, standard of presentation and flavour, among others, of food produced in the Kitchen Department’s Pastry section.
• Create and implement new concepts for all outlets, based on current food trends and regional tastes.
• Supervises and participates in the setting up and replenishment of the buffet, as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

At least a Higher  School Certificate or equivalent qualifications. 

Minimum 3 years of culinary schooling. 

7 -12 years of working experience in Hotel, Restaurant or Institutional Catering Business. 

Minimum 3 of working experience as  Pastry Chef in a 5 star deluse property  

Food Handlers  Certificate 

A Clean Certificate of Character is a must. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French 

High levels of integrity. 

Passionate about service. 

Creative and innovative.