- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Culinary
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Fairmont Austin, Austin, United States
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Pastry Sous Chef
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Your team and working environment:
Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
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/
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Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef/Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
- Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
- As Sous Chef, you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to pastry cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity.
- In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef on duty you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service.
- Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation.
- Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
- Ensure all pastry items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
- Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
- Communicate, monitor and delegate EcoSure and Servesafe standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EcoSure standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
- Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately to the Chef on duty.
- Responsible for operating all station 7 days/week, including setting your colleagues up for success on your days off.
- Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
- Liaise daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
- Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
- Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
- Lead and supervise the quality and quantity of the Pastry department.
- Coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions.
- Conduct daily shift briefings to Colleagues in absence of Senior Pastry Chef’s.
- Assist in the development of new dessert, pastry and bread products.
- Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
- Provide training for new Pastry Colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Previous leadership experience in a Pastry production required.
- Strong knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Physical Demands
This position requires:
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel.
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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