Work location: Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg Austria
Employment type: Full-time
Start date: immediately
On behalf of our client, a 5* Hotel in Lech, Austria we are looking for a Head Pastry Chef!
Pastry Chef Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manages all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
* Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
* Able to produce all baked goods including but not limited to artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, laminated croissants and doughnuts etc.
* Able to develop, designs, or creates new ideas and items for Pastry Kitchen.
* Create new and exciting desserts to renew hotels menus and engage the interest of customers
* Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.
* Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
* Coordinates activities of pastry chefs and workers engaged in food preparation.
* Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
* Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
* Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
* Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
* Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
* Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively
* Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavors.
* Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
* Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
* Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
* Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Pastry Team.
The ideal candidate will:
* Possess 4 years of experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or 2 years experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a 4* or 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant
* Have strong communication and organisational skills: these are a must as this is a busy, dynamic role.
* Be flexible to work varying shifts, including weekends, evenings and on occasion, early mornings.
* Excellent knowledge of the pastry and bakery section
* Speak English or German fluently
What our clients offer:
* Salary: 2000-3000 € net amount
* Permanent or seasonal contracts
* Friendly and professional work environment
* The chance to work with fresh, quality ingredients
* International team
* Food & accommodation
* Full health & social insurance
* Other employee benefits
What we offer:
* Free job search process and creation of professional CVs
* Interviews and assistance in 8 languages
* Administrative help
* Help with the trip organisation
* Friend referral bonus
* Loyalty bonus
Information provided by the company in accordance with the Equal Treatment Act
The minimum salary for the position as Head Pastry Chef (m/f/d) is EUR 2,850.00 gross per month based on full-time employment. Willingness to overpay.
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