Have a love and flair for crafting sweet symphonies of flavor? We are looking for a visionary Pastry Chef to join our team!
- Lead the production of pastry goods and part of the bakery goods
You are responsible for the daily management and food production of the Pastry Kitchen/Outlet; To ensure maximum quality and profitability. Production/purchases/manpower answers to you when you are present but also when you are off. You need to organize and handover accordingly always. Pastry items cover all cakes on the menu, all desserts for the events, all sweet items created for specific occasions; Bakery goods covers all jams, granola, brioche, bombolini, chocolates.
- Train junior staff to develop their skills and techniques; Organize their work so they gain autonomy in performing daily tasks; You are responsible for the quality of what they produce.
- Research and Development
You have to dedicate few hours weekly to improve existing recipes and develop new ones that might be relevant to current production schemes or drive an increase in sales; Work with the team on product development, formulate new recipes to cater to different demands; Make sure all recipes are up-to-date and completed in the Recipe book
- Stock management
Organize weekly stock taking for the different goods we are selling. Advise optimum stock level for each category of item according to trend. Indicate dates on every single item.
- Ingredients/Packaging
Organize weekly stock take using template provided to check stock level for ingredients, packaging and tools for pastry; Organise orders and liaise with suppliers; Ensure that all the products received into the kitchen/outlet are meeting standards set by the law and the company.
- Responsible for management of manpower
In charge of looking at the weekly workload and plan the manpower capacities needed daily to make sure that there is always someone present in the pastry kitchen from 5am to 7pm daily, as well as reaching out to the team to call in for extra manpower if unable to reach out for support from Management; In charge of creating a standard procedure to allocate tasks to regular employees and part timers, and create routine tasks;
- Pricing Control
Liaise with Operations Management and circle back information regarding product consumption and product pricing to receive necessary support.
- Time Management
Responsible for following the event/delivery timing as per Operations team’s request. If any obstacle is encountered make sure it is raised to Operations team so they can handle the matter in a timely manner;
- Hygiene
Responsible for the hygienic and safe preparation of food within the Kitchen/Outlet. Strict adherence to food safety, sanitation and NEA hygiene requirements and practices; You are also responsible for the transfer and enforcement of the basic rules of hygiene for the team under your supervision.
Job Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of pastry and baking.
Successful track record in baking/pastry is a must.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving work approach.
Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers.
Leadership skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen, including hiring theright staff and motivating workers in a high-stress environment.
Analytical skills to support Management in business growth.
Job Benefits
Exciting career path with career growth opportunities
Annual Leave
Staff discounts
5 working days with 2 off days
