Demi Chef De Partie Bakery

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait; Panaji; On-site; INR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in India is seeking a Demi chef de partie (Bakery) to lead pastry production and contribute to innovative desserts. You will work with the Master Pastry Chef and F&B Director to create seasonal menus, while maintaining high quality and cost controls. You will engage guests, support a collaborative pastry team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes international standards, hospitality excellence, and career growth within a globally renowned brand.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• 2–3 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4–5 star hotel or high‑end restaurant.
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP.
• International work experience.
• Experience in a similar role with international chain hotels.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastry operations: prepare and produce pastries, desserts, and baked goods to high standards.
• Enhance menu offerings: collaborate to develop seasonal pastry options and menus.
• Delight our guests: engage with guests, assess satisfaction, and implement improvements.
• Monitor financial performance: aid budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for pastry ops.
• Ensure operational efficiency: oversee kitchen systems and workflows for smooth operations.
• Inspire and develop the team: coach junior staff and foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

International work experience

Leadership / team development

HACCP knowledge

Education

High school graduate

Culinary/hospitality training

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! Youll be the mastermind behind our mouth-watering pastries and treats. As a Demi chef de partie (Bakery), you’re not just creating show-stopping desserts – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Assist pastry operations: Responsible for the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Master Pastry Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop new pastry offerings and seasonal menus based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to enhance the pastry experience.
• Monitor financial performance: Assist with the budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and pastry operations align with the hotel’s goals
• Ensure operational efficiency: Oversee pastry kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Inspire and develop the team: Support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching to junior staff, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• High school graduate
• 2-3 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred
• Knowledgeable in HACCP
• International work experience
• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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