Head Pastry Chef (m/f/d)

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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