Chef de Partie - Pastry
Job description
1. Food Preparation & Quality
- Supervise and prepare dishes according to hotel standards and recipes.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and taste.
- Manage cooking techniques and timings to maintain efficiency.
2. Kitchen Operations & Management
- Oversee a specific section (e.g., grill, sauce, pastry, fish, or meat).
- Train and mentor junior chefs and commis chefs.
- Coordinate with other kitchen sections for smooth service.
- Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients.
- Monitor kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with health regulations.
3. Inventory & Cost Control
- Manage stock levels and minimize wastage.
- Assist in ordering and inventory management.
- Control portion sizes to maintain food costs.
- Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef for menu planning.
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff regarding special requests.
- Contribute to menu innovation and seasonal changes.
Qualifications
- Education: Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a CDP or in a similar role within a five-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.