Pastry Chef jobs in Singapore

Pastry Chef - Maison Boulud

Apply locations Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 11 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR10002301

LOVE WHAT YOU DO? THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU HERE!

Be part of our diverse and inclusive team.

• Provide quality, sophisticated and modern pastry and bakery products for our guests and support in achieving all goals designated by the Executive Chef.
• Ensure overall efficiency in food production and general cleaning of kitchens, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensure local regulations particularly in respect to food and refuse transportation around kitchens and service corridors are followed.
• Comply and ensure hygiene policies are strictly adhered to on a daily basis. Conduct training on hygiene standards and perform regular inspections with outlet chefs and stewarding.
• Ensure that periodic programs such as pest control, grease trap, and kitchen hood cleaning are in place.
• Develop interesting, exciting, and balanced menus on a timely basis that are appropriate and responsive to the market. Assist marketing efforts by creating and being known for a Unique Selling Point (UPS) for each of the varied outlets.
• Taste food regularly and express informed and constructive corrective actions, if necessary.
• Review sales and food costs on a regular basis to achieve budgetary goals.
• Assist the Executive Chef with annual budgets.
• Evaluate, revise, and improve existing Department policies and procedures. Prepare other required operational Department reports.
• Coordinate equipment needs, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety, and sanitation follow-up with the Executive Steward.
• Estimate food consumption to schedule purchases and requisition of raw materials.
• Maintain a good knowledge of industry trends and changes.
• Ensure non-standard culinary requests are met, particularly due to special dietary needs of guests.
• Review menus, analyze recipes, determine food, labor, and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
• Liaise with Facilities management to ensure adequate preventative maintenance programs are being executed to keep kitchen equipment in good working order while maximizing their lifespan.
• Investigate and resolve guest complaints in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner with proper documentation and resolutions.
• Ensure a cooperative and professional rapport is maintained with all external controls.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
• Work inside and continuously maneuver in and around all areas of the offices as well as the kitchens.

Education & Certification

• Vocational School or above.

Experience

• Experienced in Southeast Asian and Western pastries.
• Able to manage kitchen production and product R&D.
• Five years managerial experience in a high volume 4-5 star hotel. The candidate should possess a comprehensive and diverse culinary background that suggests a well-developed set of skills in terms of being able to cope in a large, diverse kitchen & restaurant environment.

Other Prerequisites

• Understanding of latest culinary and pastry concepts in a broad range of cuisines.
• Flexible to work in a fast-changing pace.
• Knowledge in using computer for administration work.
• Good knowledge on basic accounting and calculation of food costs.
• Excellent logistical, pastry, and leadership skills.
• Able to instill safety and sanitation habits.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
• Willing and able to work shift work.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.