Chef De Partie (Bakery)
Kochi, INDIA Hotels - Restaurants
Job description
Job Description
Prime Function:
· Responsible for the production of all pastries, cakes, cold/hot desserts, toppings for the pastry shop as well as other outlets.
· To prepare production charts of all the bakery and pastry items and monitor them from time to time.
· Ensure to exceed guest expectations in quality and service of the food products.
· Supervise the preparation and production of all bakery products.
· Ensure that all HACCP procedures are followed and clear records are maintained at all the times.
· Any matter which may effect the interests of hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Kitchen Planning
· Plan and design menus, responsible for presentation of pastries, bakery items and chocolates.
· Tastefully do pairing of wine with food whenever applicable, create a competitive edge with new products through innovation and consistency.
· Follows guidelines laid by the Executive Chef on menu plan and design.
· Estimate daily and weekly requirements.
People Management
· Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.
· Maintain appropriate staffing levels by effectively planning Duty roster in order to consistently provide excellent guest service.
· Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.
· Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
· Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
Financial Management
· Analyze food costs and determine most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality.
· Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
· Monitor the operations of the department to ensure that the food wastage is minimized.
· Maintain department budget within established guidelines.
Operational Management
· Detect and ensure disposition of blemished food and defective supplies/equipment.
· Ensure to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
· Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies.
· To upgrade & update the knowledge and ability to prepare different kinds of baked food and confectionaries.
· Direct and/or arrange for the maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a manner which promotes efficiency, health, and safety.
· To establish standards which meet needs of the international clientele and of the local market.
· Ensure to provide training and supervision for senior bakers and support staff.
· Record all recipes and update the manual to ensure the availability of comprehensive data at all the times.
· Maintain records, reports, and files of food production and the department as per the standards.
· Ensure to record inventory of supplies and order stock from main storeroom.
· Ensure to monitor quantity and quality of food products to ensure compliance with Novotel Kochi Infopark standards.
· Evaluate systems and procedures to facilitate continuous improvement in the delivery of products and services.
· Coordinate operations with Department Coordinators, Team Leaders and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization, and the prompt delivery of services.
· Handle additional responsibilities as and when delegated by the Management.