Executive Pastry Chef

Job description

This role requires attention to detail. The position involves preparing and executing dessert menus, bread, and seasonal creations. It also includes supervising daily production, ensuring product quality, and coordinating with different kitchens in the hotel. The person in this position must develop innovative ideas to update menus and achieve an excellent guest experience. This includes participating in new food tastings and ensuring high-quality service at special events. Effective complaint management and cost and quality improvement are also required. The person in this position must also participate in preparing the annual budget and managing inventory effectively

Requirements

• Five years of pastry experience
• minimum of 2‑3 years leadership experience with Journeyman papers and valid trade qualifications
• flexible scheduling to meet business demands
• strong knowledge and skill in custom wedding cakes
• strong knowledge in artisan bread making
• experience working with guests, clients and media in public areas
• awareness of new trends in food presentation and preparation, especially plated restaurant style desserts
• strong leadership and organizational skills
• strong media presence
• ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume pastry shop
• energetic, self‑motivated, outgoing, team‑player
• fluency in English
• additional languages are a plus

Skills