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:
* Manage 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.
* Develop, design, or create new ideas and items for the Pastry Kitchen.
* Create new and exciting desserts to renew hotel 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 is beautiful and exciting.
* Coordinate activities of pastry chefs and workers engaged in food preparation.
* Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
* Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
* Assist in determining how food should be presented and create 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.
* 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.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
* Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
* Serve as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
* Ensure Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are met for the Pastry Team.
The ideal candidate will:
* Possess 4 years of experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or 2 years of experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a 4* or 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant.
* Have strong communication and organizational 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.
* Have 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 trip organization.
* 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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