For a 5*L resort in Umbria (near Perugia), we are currently recruiting a:

Pastry Chef

Main Duties:

• Manage the daily operations of the pastry shop.
• Development of specialty desserts for the two Restaurant, In-Room Dining and Private Dining/Banquets.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the work station; rectify any deficiencies; maintain throughout the shift.
• Prepare and produce dessert menu items for Restaurants, In-Room Dining and Private Dining (Banquets) following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Prepare amenity orders for In-Room Dining in accordance with specified requirements and hotel standards.
• Keep Executive Chef informed of all responsibilities of Pastry Kitchen to include production schedules, dessert development, menu changes, etc
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Pastry Cook before leaving.
• Ability to manage production and expenses of the Pastry Kitchen in line with budget and forecast

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef in a 4 or 5 star hotel/restaurant
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing people
• Strong employee relations skills
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines

Location: province of Perugia