Pastry Chef

Mantis, part of the Luxury & Lifestyle division of Accor, is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways and curated eco-resorts located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

Pastry Chef

This pivotal role involves a combination of managerial duties and hands-on pastry production, requiring strong leadership skills and advanced pastry knowledge. The pastry sous chef assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pastry department, including production scheduling, inventory management, and staff supervision. The pastry sous chef actively participates in pastry production, contributing to the creation of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. With the comprehensive understanding of pastry techniques and ingredients, pastry sous chefs serve as mentors to junior pastry staff, providing guidance, training, and support to help them develop their skills and grow in their roles.

What is in it for you:

• Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!
• Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge Academies for rapid professional growth.
• Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.
• Drive change through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.
• Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!

Key Responsibilities:

• Pastry Production: Oversee the production of a wide range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. Ensure the quality and consistency of all pastry items, meeting established standards.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Pastry Chef to create and refine pastry menu offerings. Introduce innovative and visually captivating pastry items to enhance the dining experience.
• Recipe Execution: Demonstrate precision and skill in executing pastry recipes to maintain high-quality standards. Monitor and control ingredient quantities to minimize wastage and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide pastry kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Lead by example, instilling a sense of passion and commitment among the team.
• Quality Control: Implement stringent quality control measures for pastry production.
• Conduct regular tastings and inspections to guarantee the excellence of all pastry offerings.
• Training and Development: Support the training and development of pastry kitchen staff.
• Provide coaching on techniques, presentation, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Kitchen Organization: Optimize kitchen workflow, ensuring efficient organization and cleanliness. Maintain a well-organized and well-stocked pastry kitchen.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate seamlessly with other kitchen departments and front-of-house teams. Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure a smooth and synchronized kitchen operation.

• Experience: Minimum of 7-8 years well rounded experience in EACH area of the culinary field. Proven experience in a pastry role, showcasing mastery in various pastry techniques.
• Education: Possession of a culinary diploma or certification in pastry arts.
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Creative Flair and Attention to Detail: Creative flair with a keen eye for detail in pastry presentation.
• Thriving in a Fast-Paced Environment:  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Organizational and Multitasking Abilities: Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

​​​​​Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

About Mantis Collection: Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian’s vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely-acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

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