Pastry Chef (Pre Opening) Waldorf Astoria
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
What Are We Looking For
A successful Pastry Chef at Hilton will demonstrate the following:
- Professional certification or diploma in Pastry Arts Baking or Culinary Arts.
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in luxury hotels fine dining establishments or high-end pâtisseries.
- Strong technical skills in pâtisserie viennoiserie artisan breads chocolate work sugar work and modern plating.
- Creativity combined with strong organizational and production management skills.
- Excellent leadership training and communication abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP food safety and pastry sanitation protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume fast-paced environment while maintaining precision and quality.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Pre-opening experience is a plus.
What Is It Like to Work for Hilton
Hilton is a global leader in hospitality renowned for exceptional service innovation and creating extraordinary guest experiences. Our visionto fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitalityunites us as one team committed to excellence.
Our Team Members are the foundation of our success and we take pride in offering opportunities for learning growth and a rewarding career journey.
With thousands of hotels across more than 100 countries and territories Hilton offers endless opportunities to inspire and delight. From warm welcomes to unforgettable culinary moments we create hospitality that stays with our guests long after their visit. Our family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria LXR Conrad Canopy Curio Collection DoubleTree Hilton Garden Inn Hampton and many more.
If you believe pastry is an art form and understand the impact of exquisite desserts on the guest experience you may be the expert were looking for. At Hilton we never forget our purpose: to delight our guests our Team Members and our owners.
Role Overview
Are you a creative detail-driven pastry professional passionate about crafting exceptional desserts and pastries
We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and bakery operations during the hotels pre-opening and ongoing this leadership role you will design innovative dessert menus supervise production ensure impeccable quality and guide a talented pastry team in delivering extraordinary creations.
If you excel in both artistry and precision and are ready to make an impact in a world-class culinary environment we welcome your passion and expertise.
What Will I Be Doing
Pastry Excellence & Product Innovation
- Oversee the creation of a wide range of pastries breads cakes tarts plated desserts and specialty sweets for all dining outlets.
- Design and develop dessert menus that reflect contemporary trends seasonal ingredients and the hotels culinary identity.
- Craft signature desserts and showpieces for restaurants buffets banquets afternoon tea and special events.
- Ensure consistency in taste texture portioning and presentation for all pastry items.
Production Leadership & Operational Execution
- Manage daily pastry production schedules to support restaurants banqueting IRD and retail operations.
- Ensure efficient workflow high productivity and precise execution while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Oversee equipment usage maintenance and readiness collaborating with Engineering to address repairs and preventive needs.
- Monitor ingredient usage recipe adherence product rotation and cost control strategies.
Team Development & Leadership
- Lead train and mentor the pastry team fostering a culture of creativity professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Conduct training on pastry fundamentals modern techniques chocolate tempering and decorative skills.
- Manage team scheduling performance evaluations and skill development programs.
- Encourage innovation and guide the team in developing new products and ideas.
Quality Hygiene & Safety Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards including HACCP principles and local regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness sanitation and organization across all pastry workstations cold rooms and production areas.
- Implement detailed cleaning schedules equipment sanitization procedures and proper food-handling standards.
- Conduct regular inspections and participate in internal audits to uphold full compliance.
Collaboration & Pre-Opening Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to finalize all pastry and dessert offerings.
- Assist in setting up the pastry kitchen selecting equipment defining workflow and developing pre-opening production systems.
- Collaborate with F&B Banquet and Marketing teams on tastings promotions seasonal menus and special events.
- Coordinate with Procurement to source premium ingredients chocolates flours molds tools and specialty items.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
Stay at Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and uncover the unexpected at our one-of-a-kind hotel. As part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, we are perfect for guests seeking an uncommon experience and peace of mind.
