Head Pastry Chef

To be responsible for all prepared pastry and food stocks (including dry stores) and replenish as necessary and inform Executive Chef of any relevant shortages.

To be aware of all relevant food suppliers their products and order accordingly as and when necessary due to business demand.

To supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department by working and liaising with other departments and Restaurant staff and ensuring all necessary work is completed prior to the commencement of service.

Supervise the training of all new staff members in the department.

Promote the safe use of the kitchen its equipment and building under the Health and Safety at Work acts Hygiene and other regulations.

Ensure all relevant food controls and correct temperatures are logged and adhered to at all times

Ensure the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are adhered to at all times.

Ensure all daily paperwork is filled out in accordance to company and government guidelines.

Attend any training that is required by the company.

Monitor all staff time keeping and follow up were needed.

To ensure all department staff work hygienically and productively.

To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department.

To ensure that the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are supervised and adhered to.

To control wastage by maintaining the correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores and avoid the over production of food and mis en place.

To be aware of the required food cost percentages as set down by the budget and to assist in the supervising and running of the department within these guidelines at all times.

To make sure in conjunction with your team that all section files and recipes are maintained and updated.

To maintain constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked ensuring it is to the Executive Chefs standards.

To ensure all main cool rooms are tidy and clean at all times especially after each service so the Duty Chef can carry out daily ordering.

To ensure that all health marks are collected and allocated to the correct administration

Qualifications :

One to two years in a public contact position preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel

Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems

Possess a gracious friendly and fun demeanor

Ability to multitask work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments

Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time