Pastry Sous Chef | Hilton Salwa

Job description

A Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for operating the pastry section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while planning production and developing seasonal offerings.

What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Sous Chef, you are responsible for operating the pastry section of the kitchen while working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Pastry Chef will also be required to plan production and develop seasonal offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Assist running the pastry section of the kitchen
·  Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings
·  Bring creativity to the pastry offerings
·  Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
·  Plan production to facilitate daily requirements
·  Develop appropriate seasonal menu offerings
·  Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
·  Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

What are we looking for?

Pastry Sous Chefs serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·  A minimum of 2 years as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Chef Experience with high volume food production
·  Approaches pastry in a creative way
·  Strong supervisory skills
·  A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
·  Positive attitude
·  Good communication skills
·  Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
·  Excellent grooming standards
·  Excellent planning and organising skills
·  Dedicated to the delivery of exceptional service and continuous improvement

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

·  Relevant qualifications for role
·  Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings
·  Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.