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Job Description
The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing the pastry kitchen operations of the hotel ensuring the creation of highquality and innovative pastry items for all dining outlets events and catering services. This role involves managing a team of pastry chefs designing and developing creative menus maintaining quality standards and ensuring smooth kitchen operations in a luxury hotel environment. The Executive Pastry Chef is expected to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that align with the hotels reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and create innovative seasonal and visually appealing pastry menus for all hotel dining outlets (restaurants bars inroom dining etc.) and events
- Stay current with pastry trends techniques and emerging culinary innovations to bring fresh ideas to the hotels offerings
- Customize and develop specialized menus for highprofile events banquets weddings and VIP services
- Ensure all pastry products meet the hotels standards for taste presentation and consistency
- Oversee the storage handling and presentation of pastry items to ensure food safety and hygiene protocols are strictly followed
- Conduct regular quality checks to maintain high standards in every aspect of pastry production
- Manage the pastry departments budget ensuring efficient use of resources and controlling food costs without compromising quality
- Monitor inventory ordering and procurement of pastry ingredients and equipment to maintain adequate stock levels
- Analyse sales reports and forecast demand to ensure the correct quantity of products is prepared
- Lead train and motivate the pastry team ensuring high performance and adherence to quality standards
- Develop and execute training programs to enhance the skills of pastry chefs and kitchen staff
- Schedule supervise and evaluate team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Consistently deliver exceptional pastry experiences that exceed guest expectations ensuring that all offerings reflect the luxury standards of the hotel
- Personally handle guest requests complaints or concerns related to pastry offerings to maintain the hotels reputation for excellence.
- Enforce and adhere to strict health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen to comply with all sanitation standards and regulations
Qualifications :
- Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or resort
- Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques including desserts breads cakes confections and plated desserts
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire and lead a large and diverse team in a highpressure environment
- Excellent organizational timemanagement and problemsolving abilities
- Ability to work creatively and efficiently within budget constraints
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality control standards
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments
- Culinary degree or equivalent qualification from a reputable culinary school is preferred
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
