Total 23 cake pastry chef job vacancies in The United States of America

The position is responsible for the supervision of the overall pastry operation and for achieving and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

Main responsibilities include, but not limited to, staffing, quality, training and development of team members.

Primary Responsibilities

Food Quality

• To be responsible for monitoring food quality and consistency and ensures that the food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standards.
• Supervises and monitors kitchen operations, works with yield testing, product identification and that the proper rotation and labelling is followed according to guidelines and product specifications.
• Through daily spot checks, monitors all food items being ordered by the kitchen and ensures all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage.
• Works closely with receiving and storeroom; to ensure that goods received are of the standard quality and meets hotel’s specifications.
• Constantly assesses freshness, presentation and temperature of food served.
• Supervises food tasting sessions.

Cost Control

• Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
• Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.

Hygiene And Sanitation

• Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
• Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.
• To be responsible for personal hygiene and grooming in accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore standards, National Environmental Agency standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Enforces the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchens. This includes working areas including, but not restricted to; refrigerators, freezers, ceiling, walls, floors, shelving working tables and working utensils such as carving boards, slicer, mixers, blenders, cutters, woks, pots, pans, etc.
• Ensures that all equipment is hygienically stored in its designated area.
• Ensures that all perishable items are stored quickly and efficiently, all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage and ingredients are always fresh and within its expiry date.
• Prevents using spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. Colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection should be not involved in the preparation or handling of food.

Management And Leadership Of The Culinary Team

• Supervises all colleague’s performance and be viewed as approachable, fair when dealing with all the Chefs on all culinary matters at all times.
• Assigns in detail specific duties to all colleagues, instructs them in their work and communicates with Executive Chef on all aspects of the kitchen management.
• Liaises with all departments to ensure correct and professional operation is conducted.  Ensures all colleagues are on time at all times and that proper disciplinary action is taken when the policies of the culinary division are not followed.
• Coordinates all outlet functions with the Executive Chef, Event Executives and Chef-In-Charge to ensure maximum efficiency and use of facilities, food and colleagues’ productivity.
• Ensures smooth and effective communication among the kitchens and with other departments.
• Ensures that all deadlines are met.

Training, Learning And Development Of Culinary Team 

• Conducts training regularly for colleagues to develop their skills/new menu items.
• Records and submits monthly On-the-Job Training hours to Chef’s Office before the 15th of each month.
• Guide sthe departmental orientation for new hires.
• To ensure that colleagues are aware of hotel rules and regulations.
• To ensure that colleagues are trained on fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene.

Involvement In Wider Job Function Relationships

• Maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Builds guest loyalty and to develop to a professional relationship with local guests and regular patrons.
• Continually improves product through obtaining feedback from guests and patrons.
• Upholds Accor values of Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect, when undertaking any tasks and in any internal and external interactions.
• Follows sustainable procedures and practices that supports ‘Planet 21’ initiatives (Accor’s Corporate Social Responsibility program).
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Head Pastry Chef

The Head Pastry Chef is responsible for the production of all pastries, desserts, breads and other baked products. This position gives operational support to the Executive Chef in meeting all divisional targets and objectives with a view to maximize guest satisfaction as well as protecting all assets of the property. In addition to overseeing dessert preparation, the pastry chef may handle tasks such as supervising employees, ordering supplies, creating budgets and adhering to sanitation regulations.

Employment will be under local contract. Open for Indonesian citizens only.

What's in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain and enhance the pastry & bakery products through creative menu development and presentation. 
• Liaise daily with the Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Makes sure our products are consistent at all the time.
• Leads the pastry team in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen managers and colleagues as necessary.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Keep the consistence of all products every day.

• Operate as part of the Kitchen team in the pastry section with the highest level of professionalism and organisation.
• Work within the pastry section and take corrective action where appropriate and within company guidelines if standards are not met.
• Complete tasks in the production of pastries and desserts under the direction of the Restaurant Chef as required.
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet Sofitel Brand Standard guidelines and maintained at that level.
• Meet and exceed guest expectations, enabling the Food and Beverage operation of each department to be recognised as purveyors of consistent, quality and value for money cuisine.
• Assist with training Commis Chefs and apprentices to desired standard this includes full working knowledge of the section and department.
• Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practised and maintained by the pastry section within the kitchen team to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.

The Chef de Partie - Pastry is an expert in creating pastries and desserts that not only tantalize the taste buds but also embody the pinnacle of quality and innovation. Working closely with our dynamic culinary team, you will collaborate to conceptualize, prepare, and present a range of irresistible pastry creations, ensuring they consistently meet the exacting standards that define our hotel's commitment to delivering an unparalleled dining experience. Your keen eye for detail, artistic talents, and unwavering dedication to upholding the operational excellence of our pastry kitchen will be instrumental in reinforcing our hotel's standing as the premier culinary destination for discerning guests from across the globe.

General Duties 

• Produce pastries, cakes, desserts, chocolates, petit fours and ice cream and ensure that they are in compliance with the prescribed recipes and specifications. 

• Understand the basic philosophy of the company. Implement and energize the Company philosophy in their daily work. 

• Assist in keeping record on stock level and store all semi-finished and finished bakery Products properly to keep spoilage to a minimum. 

• Monitor the proper handling and storage of all produce to keep spoilage to a minimum. 

• Participate to Daily Taste Panel to ensure FB team, Culinary and Pastry knowledge is challenge daily to ensure great guest experience. 

Helps to maintain Company Culture 

• Understand the basic philosophy of the company. Implement and energize the company philosophy in all colleagues’ daily work. 

Maintenance, Cleanliness and Sanitation  

• Inspect and ensure that all operating equipment it is maintained in good working conditions and raise repair and maintenance request when necessary. 

•  Ensure that the workstations are clean and sanitized and the proper safety procedures are observed by cooks at all times. 

Induction and Onboarding 

• Coordinate pre-arrival experience for all new colleagues 

• Ensure new colleague feel welcome  

• Coordinate orientation programs and three month training plans; 

Culture Diversity and Inclusion 

• Demonstrate the AccorHotels values in all behaviors with the hotel team; 

• Support diversity in the selection of colleague ensuring equality of treatment based on competencies; 

Policies and Procedures 

• Ensure adequate staffing daily to ensure smooth operations.  

• Prepare recipes of new items for costing and verify cost analysis of each dish. 

• Prepare daily market list after reviewing the par stock and prepare the requisition orders to be approved by Assistant Pastry Chef before submission. 

• Liaise with the Stewarding section to maintain cleaning schedule. 

• Maintain H.A.C.C.P program where implemented. 

• Perform any other related duties as and when assigned by the Assistant Pastry Chef. 

Secondary Functions: 

• Assist with inventories as scheduled. 

• Assist in creation of Banqueting menus, recipes and costs. 

• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule. 

• Perform duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned. 

• Work at off-premise functions. 

• Attend designated meetings. 

Commis Chef

Do you have an appetite for career progression and are you ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with Sofitel Brisbane Central and join our kitchen team.

We are currently seeking full time Commis Chefs to join our culinary brigade in a la carte. The successful applicants will have relevant trade qualifications, thrive working in a fast-paced environment, be creative, have a positive upbeat attitude and be passionate about food and luxury guest service.

In this role you will be producing menu items for our signature breakfast buffet in Suzette restaurant and providing service for the restaurant's a la carte dining. 

Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more. 

What is in it for you:

• Work in one of Brisbane’s biggest hotels
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Ensuring all food produced is in line with departmental standards and kitchen recipes
• Preparing and cooking all food orders with a sense of urgency
• Organising an assigned section and ensuring it runs efficiently and productively
• Ensuring the area of work is kept clean at all times in accordance with health regulations 
• Working closely with senior chefs to develop menus
• Working within a team environment

In this role you will:

Under the supervision of the Executive Chef and senior chefs:

• To prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage.  Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained
• The preparation of mis en place as required
• Check that all cooked and pre-cooked foods are properly stored.
• Liaise with the restaurant team regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes
• To keep all working areas clean and tidy.  Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.  Report any problems to the Executive Chef.
• Ensuring Work, Health and Safety procedures are observed to ensure your team’s and guests safety
• To ensure our Heartiest Culture is at the forefront of our actions 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:             

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues
• Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
• Liaise daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Actively interact with guests at tables
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

What you will be doing:

• Performance as detailed in the Departmental Operations Manual to ensure the efficient operation of the department in accordance with Hotel Policy.
• Creating new menu items & training the team
• Ensures that guest needs and expectations are met by providing a consistently high standard of food preparation and presentation.
• Assists in establishing the identity of the outlet by providing the standards of food presentation required by each outlet.
• Is aware of the method of preparation and the standard recipe for every menu items in his particular kitchen and follows the procedures at all times.
• Maintains and cleans all work areas, kitchen equipment and utensils to the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene required by the hotel.
• Co-ordinates with colleagues whenever necessary regarding operational problems.
• Is familiar with the operational procedures of all equipment in the kitchen and operates them in the correct manner to ensure the maximum efficiency and personal safety

• In charge of the kitchen of the Social Club restaurant (80 seats) which will undergo a renovation and rebranding in September 2024.
• Oversee kitchen operations, food and staff management.
• Ensure food quality, consistency while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to kitchen team, fostering a positive work environment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Main Duties:

Administration: Requisitions food orders from store room and daily market list.               

Customer Service: Ensure that guests have service up to standards as of Novotel.

Financial:. Responsible for all food product related cost.

Operational:

1. Assist in planning menus being innovative and creative with current market trends

2. Prepares cold and hot dishes, desserts and other foods.

3. Maintains proper food quality in accordance with standardized company     procedures including spec sheets and recipes.

4. Requisitions all necessary foot items from storeroom.

5. Prepares advance preparation for next day and for the next shift.

6. Maintains clean and orderly work area.

7. Attends all kitchen meeting and training as requested.

8. Expected to carry out all reasonable requests by Management, which the associate is capable of performing.

9. Understands job descriptions of other working colleagues.

10. Supervise and assist in total food production.

11. Attends Executive Chef/Sous Chef meetings when required.

12. Regularly reports all needed maintenance to the Executive Sous Chef/Engineering.

13. Is well groomed and takes care of personal hygiene

Personnel: Establish rapport among co-employees at all levels and training.

Other Duties: Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Occupational Health & Safety

Employee Responsibility

All employees to safeguard their health and safety, and the health and safety of others, in the workplace. 

• Helps provide smooth running services and a high standard of production by managing his/her section,
• Works autonomously to produce dishes in compliance with cooking instructions,
• Supervises the commis chefs' work,
• Is responsible for the organisation, coordination and service for one area of the kitchen,
• Produces and presents the dishes for the section in line with the cooking instructions and processes defined by the hotel and brand,
• Ensures that dishes are well presented, of a high standard and at the right temperature,
• Delivers dishes in good time to suit guests' wishes,
• Depending on the hotel, may be asked to receive deliveries, check and store merchandise,
• Organises his/her work and timing to suit fluctuations in guest numbers, special events and particular guests,

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions.
• Efficiency in preparations and execution.
• Acquire culinary knowledge and skills to grow as a demi chef de partie.
• Follow guidelines provided in colleague handbook.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the manager.

The role

We have a wonderful rare opportunity to join our Kitchen Brigade as a Commis Chef (Part Time - minimum 22.5 hours per week), you’ll be responsible for assisting in the effective operation of the Kitchen and working in a team to provide quality and a high level of service to guests while adhering to Kitchen policies and procedures.  

Now more than ever, its important you understand food hygiene and can stay up to date with our cleanliness standards. As well as growing and developing, we want YOU to have the passion to THRIVE in a fast paced Kitchen environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Food production in accordance with requirements whilst ensuring correct methods of cooking, consistency in product and quality
• Ensure the overall cleanliness and the health and safety & ALLSafe aspects of the kitchen are maintained at all times
• Responsible for proper storage, labelling and use of all food supplies to prevent unnecessary spoilage and to maintain cost control
• Assist in the supervision of junior kitchen staff by providing instruction of duties
• Be a positive team member with a "Can Do" attitude