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Reporting directly to Head Pastry Chef. Responsible for the preparation and service of all bakery items. Carry out ordering and stock rotation. Maintain the quality and excellent standards of the Westin Cape Town within a pressurized environment.
Job Responsibility:
Compliance to workplace policies, rules, procedures and standards
Training of junior staff
Daily planning and time Management
Control food cost and wastage
Kitchen Hygiene and safety
Effective communication and handovers
Perform other duties as and when requested
Requirements:
Be in possession of a recognised qualification plus three years’ experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities
5-star hotel experience in a similar position highly recommended
Ability to work with limited supervision
Team orientation
Quality driven and ambitious individual
Must be flexible with regards to working hours
Work with little or no supervision
Innovative thinking and creative
Quality and customer service driven
Ability to work within a pressurized environment
Good knowledge and proficient skills in bakery items and artisan bread
Good knowledge on operational controls – food cost and wastage, stock rotation, SOP’s
Hands on management of food quality, presentation, preparation and consistency standards
Effective communication and problem solving
Ability to use Initiative
Be proactive and self-driven
Attention to detail pertaining to food quality, presentation, preparation and portion control
Managing and maintaining high standard of kitchen hygiene, food storage and work practices
Good daily planning and forecasting planning skills to meet deadlines with regards to functions, service and operations