Sous Chef Pastry & Bakery

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Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out the production of pastries, Bread, Bakery, cakes, desserts, chocolates, petit fours, ice cream and ensure that they comply with prescribed recipes and specifications.
• Understand the basic philosophy of the company. Implement and energize the company philosophy in his/her daily work.
• Check and prepare the required mise-en-place according to orders.
• Prepare store requisitions for supervisor’s approval and check that the received goods meet the predetermined quality and purchasing specifications.
• Ensure the proper handling of all semi-finished and finished products to keep spoilage to a minimum.
• Monitor the proper handling and storage of all produce to keep spoilage to a   minimum.
• Drive Daily Taste Panel to ensure FB team and Culinary knowledge is challenge daily to ensure great experience.
• Create new types of pastries and desserts preparing sample tasting

Policies and Procedures

• Ensure adequate staffing daily to ensure smooth operations. Create and submit weekly staff rosters for Executive Chef Approval and advise Executive Chef on recruitment and promotion of subordinates when appropriate.
• Take ownership and accountability for the profitability of the outlet.
• Prepare recipes of new items for costing and verify cost analysis of each dish.
• Prepare monthly duty roster and manage Public Holiday and Annual Leave.
• Prepare daily market list after reviewing the par stock and prepare the requisition orders to be approved by executive chef before submission.
• Liaise with the Stewarding section to arrange schedule of cleaning and pest control.
• Assist Executive Chef in preparing operating budgets.
• Maintain H.A.C.C.P program where implemented.
• Perform any other related duties as and when assigned by the Executive Chef.

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Assist in creation of Banqueting menus, recipes and costs.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Perform duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned.
• Work at off-premise functions.
• Attend designated meetings.
• Participate and help organize cooking competitions.

• Plated and dessert buffet experience
• Bakery and chocolate experience 
• Sugar work is a plus
• European Pastry skill 
• Luxury of 5 star experience is a must

Competencies

• Ability to work in and support a collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and entertain guests
• Great team working skills and able to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Great organization skills, ability to multi-task and maintain confidentiality.
• Very Creative mind set and able to perform under high pressure
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively, open minded