Chef de Partie (Pastry) at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

, , Cayman Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

14.5

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastry production, Bakery production, Quality control, Menu development, Sanitation practices, Food safety, Team leadership, Multitasking, Creative problem solving, Microsoft Office, Inventory management, Allergen management, Culinary arts, Communication

Industry

Hospitality

Description

The talented Pastry Chef de Partie will be responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent food and professional service to restaurant guests, ensuring all pastry and bakery items meet the Chef's standards. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining a strong relationship with your coworkers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise all pastry and bakery production for our Restaurants, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the Senior Management Maintain communication with the Pastry chef and culinary leaders. Create and maintain a sound working relationship with all preparation personnel. Review restaurant reservations and banquet event orders on a daily basis in order to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items. Report to the Pastry Chef any maintenance or repairs needed. Ensure that all recipes are executed to provide maximum profitability. Review all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verifies all special food requests with the Pastry Chef. Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations. Inspect delivery of food to ensure the highest level of quality Make menu recommendations to the Pastry Chef for future menu development, holidays, special events and promotions. Supervise the development of daily specials. Introduce special plated desserts and tests new items. Ensure a variety of menu items offering local and seasonal specialties. Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, working cooperatively as a team member and concentrating on both internal and external customers. Comply with departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations and policies set forth in the Employee Handbook and Management. Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING: 2-3 years of prior experience within a similar role in luxury 5 star hotels - Michelin Star restaurant experience preferred. Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. Baking / Pastry Arts degree or completion of a culinary program or equivalent experience. Strong computer skills to include: Work, Excel, Power Point, Office and Outlook. Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand/walk up to 8 hours. Strong creative organization and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate written and verbally in English. Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed. Experience working with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan and allergen – specific recipes, ensuring safety and compliance The hourly pay for this role starts at $12.50- $14.50 per hour USD plus gratuities. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, meal per shift, and many other benefits to eligible employees. Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here. Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.

Responsibilities

The Pastry Chef de Partie supervises all pastry and bakery production to ensure high-quality standards, consistency, and profitability. They are responsible for maintaining kitchen sanitation, managing inventory, and collaborating with the culinary team to develop new menu items.