Pastry-Chef De Partie

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.

Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.

Salary range: $13.00 -$16.00 USD per hour, plus gratuties