Junior Sous Chef - Pastry at SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastry Kitchen Operations, Plated Dessert Development, Banquet Menu Development, Chocolate Mastery, Team Management, Food Safety, Allergen Management, Hygiene Standards, Cost Control, Inventory Management, Contemporary Patisserie, Classic Patisserie, Training, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Hands-on Approach

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, pastry is not just a course - it’s a statement of craftsmanship. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) to help co-lead our pastry team in delivering exceptional desserts for both intimate fine dining and large-scale luxury banquets, on a Full-Time basis. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered. What you’ll do: * Support the Pastry Sous Chef in overseeing the pastry kitchen's daily operations * Take the lead in plated dessert and banquet menu development, ensuring elegance and consistency in every service * Demonstrate mastery in working with chocolate, including tempering and artistic presentation * Manage, train and guide a large and diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration * Uphold rigorous food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards * Collaborate cross-functionally with Banquets and Culinary teams to deliver flawless guest experiences * Maintain inventory, support cost control and manage high production volumes * Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results * Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets. Who we’re looking for: * Certificate IV in Patisserie or equivalent * Availability to work full-time, across shifts including weekends and public holidays * A confident and capable individual with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in pastry kitchen operation * Experience with managing a team - highly regarded * Prior experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or high-end venue with large banquet operations * Deep technical knowledge and creativity in contemporary and classic patisserie * Strong organizational skills, calm under pressure, with a hands-on approach to service * A natural trainer and mentor who brings out the best in others Our Benefits: * Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends * Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month * Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group * Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program * Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now! We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at rc.melrz.hr@ritzcarlton.com. At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate. Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with. In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Responsibilities

The Junior Sous Chef will support the Pastry Sous Chef in overseeing daily pastry kitchen operations, taking the lead in developing plated desserts and banquet menus while ensuring consistency and elegance. This role also involves managing, training, and guiding a large team while upholding rigorous standards for food safety and hygiene.