Pastry Chef

Strategically located in the heart of the IT corridor- Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road brings to you different categories of beautiful rooms that are sleek and contemporary designed, full of modern day amenities suitable for your stay. In proximity to numerous IT parks and corporate hubs notably- Ecospace Business Park, Prestige Techpark, Cessna Business Park, Salarpuria Techparks- Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road offers the perfect residence to travelers across the globe.

Nearby to corporate offices- JP Morgan, Accenture, Honeywell, Deloitte and many more along Sarjapur Road and Marathahalli, Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road brings to you seamless benefits of hosting events and conferences in well-equipped meeting spaces. Bengaluru, besides the Silicon Valley of the country, is close to some of the most significant historical and leisure destinations in South India- Mysore, Coorg, Goa, Munnar, Ooty, Pondicherry to name a few among the long list of leisure destinations.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

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• 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.
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• Monitor food quality and consistency to ensure that the food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standard
• Perform yield testing, product identification and ensure that rotation and labelling adhere to written guidelines for food produce specifications
• Monitor dry and general stores daily, ensure that all perishable produce delivered to the hotel follow the written guidelines for product specifications. Give special attention to all imported products/seasonal products
• Conduct weekly kitchen walk-through and liaise with Executive Steward to ensure that the kitchen sanitation and Engineering maintenance and standards are met
• Perform hands on as and when required to demonstrate a variety of international cuisine through food tasting
• Monitor all food items ordered to ensure minimal wastage and proper product utilization is carried out at all times
• Ensure that no unauthorized personal enters the kitchen at any point in time and that those who enter follow the guideline set forth by the occupational health department
• Ensure that all equipment and perishable items are stored in its designated place and is done in the most hygienic manner
• Work closely with receiving department and storeroom to ensure that received goods are of the standard quality and according to hotel’s specifications
• Update recipe, costing and menu planning for promotions
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and Ibis Bangalore Techpark 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.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed