Pastry Chef
Singapore, Singapore
Job Description
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The Pastry Chef is responsible for the supervision of the pastry production, achieving and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. The position main responsibilities includes, but not limited to, marketing, staffing, quality, training and development of team members. Primary Responsibilities Food Quality
- Responsible for monitoring food quality and consistency to ensure that the food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standards.
- Supervises and monitors kitchen operations, works with yield testing, product identification and that the proper rotation and labelling is followed accordingly to written guidelines for food produce specifications.
- Through daily spot checks, monitors all food items being ordered by the kitchen and ensures all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage.
- Works closely with receiving and storeroom and ensures that goods received are of the standard quality and meets hotel\xe2\x80\x99s specifications.
- Constantly assesses freshness, presentation and temperature of food served.
- Supervises food tasting sessions.
- Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
- Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.
- Responsible for personal hygiene and grooming in accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore standards, National Environmental Agency standards and HACCP guidelines.
- Enforces the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchens. This includes working areas including, but not restricted to; refrigerators, freezers, ceiling, walls, floors, shelving working tables and working utensils such as carving boards, slicer, mixers, blenders, cutters, woks, pots, pans, etc.
- Ensures that all equipment is hygienically stored in its designated area.
- Ensures that all perishable items are stored quickly and efficiently, all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage. Ensure ingredients are always fresh and within its expiry date.
- Prevents using spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. Colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection should be not involved in the preparation or handling of food.
- Supervises the work of the colleagues and viewed as approachable, fair when dealing with all the Chefs on all culinary matters at all times.
- Assigns in detail specific duties to all colleagues, instruct them in their work and communicate with Executive Pastry Chef on all aspects of the kitchen management.
- Liaises with all departments to ensure a correct and professional operation is conducted. Ensures all colleagues are on time at all times and that proper disciplinary action is taken when the policies of the culinary division are not followed.
- Coordinates all outlet functions with the Executive Chef, Catering Sales Executives and Chef-In-Charge to ensure maximum efficiency and use of facilities, food and colleagues\xe2\x80\x99 productivity.
- Ensures smooth and effective communication among the kitchens and with other departments.
- Works with the Talent and Culture department on hiring of colleagues, ensuring that proper follow-up is done, through the entire recruitment process.
- Ensures that all deadlines are met.
- Monitors and schedules annual leave in a timely and effective manner, with the best intent of outlet/colleagues.
- Stream lines all training requirements and co-ordinates all arrangements for proper execution of instructions.
- Conducts training regularly for colleagues to develop their skills/new menu items.
- Records and submits monthly On-the-Job Training hours to Chef\xe2\x80\x99s Office before the 15th of each month.
- Guides the departmental orientation for new hires.
- Ensures that colleagues are aware of hotel rules and regulations.
- Ensures that colleagues are trained on fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene.
- Maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Builds guest loyalty and develops a professional relationship with local guests and regular patrons.
- Continually improves product through obtaining feedback from guests and patrons.
- Upholds Accor values of Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect, when undertaking any tasks and in any internal and external interactions.
- Follows sustainable procedures and practices that supports \xe2\x80\x98Planet 21\xe2\x80\x99 initiatives (Accor\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Social Responsibility program).
- Minimum Professional Certificate in a Culinary-related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the Food & Beverage industry (hotel and free standing restaurant) in similar position, preferably in a reputable establishment or celebrity chef restaurant.
- Proficient in written and conversational English.
- Prior work experience in Singapore or South East Asia preferred.
- Accustomed to and comfortable with media exposure.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of colleagues.
- Service oriented with an eye for details.
- Multicultural awareness and able to work and thrive within a culturally diverse environment.
- Good presentation and influencing skills.
- Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively.
- Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment.
- Self-motivated and energetic.
- Leads to constantly improve the guest and colleague service experience.
- Leadership skills required \xe2\x80\x93 collaborative, enabling, and entrepreneurial.
- Demonstrates sophistication, humbleness, personality, charisma, confidence, professional etiquette and competencies.
- 5-day Work Week.
- Duty Meals are provided.
- Colleagues\xe2\x80\x99 Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
- Flexible Benefit \xe2\x80\x93 Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children\xe2\x80\x99s Education.
- Medical and Wellness Benefit.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
- Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
- Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.
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Job IdJD1297912
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSingapore, Singapore
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EducationNot mentioned