Executive Pastry Chef - AYANA BALI

We are looking for a self-driven talent for an Executive Pastry Chef to work with our Culinary team at the finest 5-star luxury resort in Bali.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all dishes following recipes and yield guides, according to standards and assign production and preparation work for all staff to complete, and review priorities.
• Interact with customers and review guest feedback periodically.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted and maintain the food cost within the budgeted range.
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory and production charts according to department standards.
• Meet with the Executive Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Review financials periodically to ensure we meet or exceed all departmental revenue golds by maximizing all opportunities.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations that compromise the department’s standards and delegate these tasks.
• Ensure that restaurant Service Staff are informed of menu items served and the amount available for the meal period and functions.
• Monitor the performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensure the quality of products received.
• Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety, and sanitation follow-up.
• Participate and contribute to the resort sustainability program through education, interaction, and suggestion.

• Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in pastry and minimum 2 years experience in management level in a high volume business of a large resort.
• Has a proven track of delivering passion and innovation in creating high-level quality pastries that are special and fresh, which is sustainable, and recognized in the market.
• Has a strong sense of competition in the business, wants to win attitude, and is ahead with the trend.
• Has strong leadership skills with an acute sense of good judgment and swift performance improvement. Can thrive in a high-pressure environment and has a strong operational strategy that is timely.
• Has in-depth knowledge of food safety principles and best practices, HACCP certification is desirable.
• Has a deep understanding of the profit & loss goals, is proficient in performing regular menu engineering and maintains an up-to-date market list.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Pastry or a related major is required, Bachelor’s Degree is desirable.