The talented Pastry Chef de Partie will be responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent food and professional service to restaurant guests, ensuring all pastry and bakery items meet the Chef's standards. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining a strong relationship with your coworkers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise all pastry and bakery production for our Restaurants, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the Senior Management
- Maintain communication with the Pastry chef and culinary leaders.
- Create and maintain a sound working relationship with all preparation personnel.
- Review restaurant reservations and banquet event orders on a daily basis in order to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items.
- Report to the Pastry Chef any maintenance or repairs needed.
- Ensure that all recipes are executed to provide maximum profitability.
- Review all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verifies all special food requests with the Pastry Chef.
- Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
- Inspect delivery of food to ensure the highest level of quality
- Make menu recommendations to the Pastry Chef for future menu development, holidays, special events and promotions.
- Supervise the development of daily specials.
- Introduce special plated desserts and tests new items.
- Ensure a variety of menu items offering local and seasonal specialties.
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, working cooperatively as a team member and concentrating on both internal and external customers.
- Comply with departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations and policies set forth in the Employee Handbook and Management.
- Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:
- 5 years of prior experience within a similar role in luxury 5 star hotels - Michelin Star restaurant experience preferred.
- Food Handler Certification preferred.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Baking / Pastry Arts degree or completion of a culinary program or equivalent experience.
- Must have a good understanding of health requirements.
- Strong computer skills to include: Work, Excel, Power Point, Office and Outlook.
- A strong foundation of baking and pastry techniques.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand/walk up to 8 hours.
- Strong creative organization and problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate written and verbally in English.
- Strong skills in Wedding Cake & Entremets production, Chocolate Decorations & Showpieces and Banquet setups.
- This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
