GROUP PASTRY CHEF

The Pastry Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in working towards achieving the company’s vision and strategy in terms of providing innovative, high quality and simplistic pastries and baked items in line with the company’s value proposition. In achieving this there will be the need to coordinate and effectively communicate with the FOH, Retail and Education Managers to give a cohesive and professional approach to the customer.

To work closely with the Finance and Procurement department to ensure the highest quality of products and services are purchased in line with financial and budgetary requirements.

• Reports to Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Manage Overall BOH Pastry/Bakery Operations Performance and standards in all stores including Satellite outlets
• Develop Pastry Chefs and Bakers in production kitchens
• Drive Pastry and Bakery Specials across all stores as well as creating new menu ideas and menu items
• Manage and Build Supplier Relationships – Work closely with the procurement department constantly reviewing supplier effectiveness for both perishable and non-perishable items to ensure jtg standards are met. Work with the maintenance department to review all service contracts and measure service levels and effectiveness
• Overall Pastry/ Bakery Cost Management – Responsible for the day-to-day operational costs of the Pastry/ Bakery working towards company targets for stores. Control and improve manpower, food cost and all other operational expenditures. Formulate action plans to continuously reduce costs and improve efficiencies and report to Executive Chef
• Daily and Weekly Reports – Ensure all reports are received on time from chefs in charge of the department and sent to management in a timely manner as required
• HSSE & Quality Management – Regular inspection of outlets and relevant equipment to ensure adherence of all government and regulatory requirements in food safety, hygiene and equipment maintenance. Develop and implement internal HSSE programs especially in regard to product and service levels and general cleanliness to exceed jtg and governmental guidelines
• Manage Human Resources – Regular review chefs in charge, staffing levels, training, motivating and resourcing, Ensure all staff have the tools to carry out their job
• Communicate and Coordinate with Other Managers – Work closely with other departments to promote good team work and efficient operations
• To ensure the financial objectives of the department are met and where ever possible exceeded
• Supervises all staff within Pastry / Bakery and coordinates with other departments and stores to ensure all requirements are met
• To work with other departments where ever necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department

Key Skills

• Communication and listening skills at least at an above average level: English both verbal and written essential
• Time Management – to organize and prioritize daily responsibilities and be able to multitask
• Computer skills at least at an operational level with basic MS Office skills – to be able to handle the daily documentation and ensure effective usage of equipment
• Stress Resistance – to cope with high workload
• Customer Orientation – to value customers and provide the highest possible customer service
• Teamwork – willing to support and share responsibilities of the team in terms of over time, shift work etc.
• Problem Solving/Innovativeness – look at situations from different angles and find new approaches
• Emotional Intelligence/Soft Skills – to act in a multicultural environment and understand human nature, the behaviour and needs of customers, supervisors and colleagues and be able to co-operate with them

Essential Requirements

• Relevant culinary background and a relevant qualification: Catering qualification in Catering Management
• Experience as a Senior Pastry Chef in a similar organisation for a minimum of 3 years
• Good communication skills in English both verbal and written essential
• Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office and Email essential
• Open to Westerners based anywhere now

Salary/Compensation

• Salary to be used as a guide only and will reflect experience levels and interview performance
• Salary is between 12k -15k AED per month total package
• TAX FREE salary

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