Pastry Junior Sous Chef at The Plaza Doha LXR hotels & resorts

Pastry Junior Sous Chef

A Pastry Junior Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to the creation of pastry and dessert menus as well as managing and training the pastry team to deliver an exceptional Guest and Member experience. This role also includes ensuring effective cost controls within the pastry section.

What will I be doing

As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef you will support the Pastry Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing the pastry kitchen. You will contribute to the development of dessert and bakery menus while supervising daily operations to ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation. Specifically your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the creation of pastry and dessert menus including cakes breads plated desserts afternoon tea items and special event pastries

• Managing and training the pastry brigade to ensure a well-organised efficient and motivated team

• Ensuring consistency quality and presentation of all pastry and bakery items at all times

• Managing guest relations when necessary and addressing feedback related to pastry or dessert offerings

• Ensuring resources meet business needs including effective scheduling and organisation of pastry team rotas

• Supporting brand and menu standards through coaching mentorship and assessments within the pastry team

• Managing pastry food cost controls including portion control waste management and efficient use of ingredients to support F&B revenue

• Staying knowledgeable of activities in other departments and understanding their operational impact on the pastry section

• Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene sanitation and Health & Safety standards within the pastry kitchen

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What are we looking for

A Pastry Junior Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and collaborating closely with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the following attitude behaviours skills and values:

• Strong experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or previous Pastry Junior Sous Chef

• Approaches pastry desserts and bakery items in a creative and innovative way

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills within a pastry environment

• Positive attitude and a passion for pastry arts

• Good communication skills

• Committed to delivering a high level of guest satisfaction through exceptional pastry offerings

• Excellent grooming standards

• Excellent planning time management and organisation skills especially for production timelines and event demands

• Strong attention to detail in taste texture and presentation

• Willingness to learn and continuously develop new pastry techniques

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications

• Experience with chocolate work sugar work laminated doughs or advanced pastry techniques

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends days afternoons and evenings

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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