Executive Pastry Chef

BASIC PURPOSE: Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for preparation of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates and show pieces while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen’s bake/pastry shop through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

2. Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.

3. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

4. Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.

5. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

2. College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

3. Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head positions specializing in pastry design and creation.