Pastry Chef

Job Description

Pastry Chef

We are looking for an experienced and creative pastry chef to be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create memorable masterpieces that go beyond our guests’ expectations.

What you will be doing:

• Operating, leading, and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating new and exciting pastries, baked goods, and confections
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations
• 3 or more years’ experience in similar role
• Proficient in baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted Accor rates worldwide
• Learning programs through our academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities like Planet 21