Executive Pastry Chef

Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts dining experience. As Executive Pastry Chef, your leadership, creativity and culinary skills will inspire your team to create spectacular desserts that bring every meal to a memorable (and delectable) end.

 

Hotel Overview:  Be a part of the historic castle on the park, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed hotel, a timeless landmark capturing memories since 1907. Located in the heart of midtown, The Plaza now features 282 luxury hotel rooms and suites, the elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club, as well as the legendary Palm Court, New York City’s premier destination for afternoon tea. The Plaza offers the Five Diamond standard of excellence and sophistication while offering an authentically local and unrivalled experience for our guest.

 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:             

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to all food & beverage and restaurant functions
• Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
• Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
• Assist in the recruitment and training of all new Pastry Tournants
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline required
• Working knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

 

What's in it for you?

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  
  What you will be doing:
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all pastry food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback
  
  Your experience and skills include:
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

 

 

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