Hozpitality - Pastry Chef
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Job Number 24071040 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Develops and trains team to improve results while maintaining standards. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. JOB MAIN FUNCTIONS
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Actively involved in training the pastry associates on the fundamentals of pastry techniques and excellent plate presentations.
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Marriott Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
- Supervises pastry preparation shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all Singapore regulations.
- Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Participates in the associate performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.
- Ensures hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Trains associates in safety procedures and supervises their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
- Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of associate team members with appropriate skills.
- Solicits associate feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews associate satisfaction results to identify and address associate problems or concerns.
- Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
- Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings (e.g., Daily Stand Up, BEO, Pre-Cons, Staff, Forecast, Department and Intradepartment).
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- Minimum Diploma in Culinary Arts & Pastry Skills.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in handling Pastry technical skills & Section Head leadership.
- Able to demonstrate and train employees and able to motivate them.
- Great interpersonal & communication skills.
- Must be consistent on the quality of products.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations.
- Able to start work within short notice period.
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