Job Description As our Chef de Partie in Pastry, you will play an essential role in demonstrating the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude. Other duties include, but not limited to: Ensure production and presentation pastries and cakes for our lobby bar meet standards set. Knowledge of all Pastry methods involved in the preparation of viennoiserie. Maintain open communication between Pastry Kitchen and other departments within the Hotel. Ensuring food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet Sofitel Brand Standard and are maintained at that level. Ensuring the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintain to meet Work Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines. Accountable for the cleanliness and maintenance of all equipment, counter tops, and shelves. Cultivate and maintain a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven. Any other duties assigned by your manager. Ability to work independently and efficiently at the times required. Prepare a range of products, including all pastry, tarts, and cakes, undertaking all aspects of the process, from weighing to mixing, shaping and baking, to ensure every product is of perfect quality and produced on time to meet daily production requirements. Ensure that company recipes and methods are followed at all times to meet established standards and ensure consistency across the production team. Work efficiently to meet the production schedule and assist colleagues in other areas as required so the daily orders are completed on time. Report any issues or problems to the Head Chef as soon as possible. Liaise with the Executive Pastry Chef on a daily basis, reporting any issues or concerns, clarifying any production order queries, last minute additions, etc. Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multi- task.
