Kempinski Hotels Executive Pastry Chef Job

Description

  • Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for the preparation and presentation of a broad array of cakes, pastries, desserts, petits fours and breads which meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen.
  • Create new pastry and dessert menus for all restaurant outlets and banquets, conduct tastings and presentations with photos and costing.
  • Establish culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery which meet the need of the target market.
  • Check food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control on a daily basis.
  • Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
  • Work with Executive Chef and Director of Human Resources to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.
  • Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs.
  • Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
  • Assist in co-ordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget.
  • Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.
  • Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

  • Gastronomic education certificate or equivalent (apprenticeship/diploma/BA/Bsc
  • Minimum 5 years in kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5* Hotel chain
  • Minimum 10 years (pastry) kitchen experience with a minimum of 2 years in Europe
  • Experience in the retail sector is beneficial
  • Banqueting experience is preferred
  • English – excellent oral and written skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

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