Pastry Chef

Hyatt Regency Chennai; Chennai; Presencial; INR 900 000 - 1 700 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hyatt Regency Chennai is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead and craft pastry, dessert, and bakery offerings for our restaurants, buffets, banquets, and events. This on-site role requires creativity, precision, and leadership in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

You will drive recipe development, manage inventory and cost control, train the pastry team, and ensure strict hygiene and food safety standards while delivering visually appealing pastries that enhance guest experiences.

Qualificações

• Strong bakery and baking skills for breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Solid food preparation and high-volume dessert production capabilities.
• Well-developed culinary skills in flavor pairing, plating, and pastry presentation.
• Formal culinary pastry education preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare, and present pastries, desserts, and breads for outlets and events.
• Develop new pastry recipes and test menu offerings.
• Supervise pastry kitchen operations and ensure food safety standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for pastry ingredients.
• Train and guide pastry team, fostering a positive work environment.

Conhecimentos

Bakery & Pastry

Dessert Preparation

Culinary Leadership

Formação académica

Diploma/Degree in Pastry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description

Hyatt Regency Chennai is a centrally located 5-star modern business hotel, close to major business districts, IT corridors, the US Consulate, and public transport, with Chennai International Airport about 15 km away. The hotel features 325 contemporary rooms and is known for its extensive collection of artwork by leading Indian contemporary artists. Guests can enjoy diverse culinary experiences at venues including Spice Haat for traditional Indian gastronomy, Focaccia for Italian cuisine, Stix for Chinese specialties, and 365 A.S. lounge bar. The property offers approximately 20,000 sq ft of banqueting space, making it a preferred destination for corporate events, social functions, and upscale gatherings. Hyatt Regency Chennai provides a dynamic, hospitality-focused environment for culinary professionals to grow their careers.

Role Description

The Pastry Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at Hyatt Regency Chennai. This position is responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting a variety of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods for the hotel’s restaurants, buffets, banquets, and special events. Daily tasks include developing and testing new pastry recipes, ensuring consistent quality and portion control, supervising pastry kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. The Pastry Chef coordinates with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu planning, seasonal offerings, and event-specific dessert selections, while managing inventory, ordering, and cost control for pastry ingredients. The role also involves guiding and training pastry team members, promoting a positive, inclusive work environment, and supporting the overall guest experience through creative and visually appealing pastry presentations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Bakery and Baking skills, including preparation of breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Candidates should possess solid Food Preparation and Cooking skills, with a focus on dessert and pastry production for high-volume hotel operations.
• Candidates should possess well-developed Culinary Skills, including flavor pairing, plating, and presentation of pastry items.
• Formal culinary or pastry education (diploma or degree) from a recognized institute is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry-focused role in hotels, restaurants, or resorts is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and HACCP practices is required.
• Ability to manage a team, coordinate schedules, and work collaboratively with a diverse culinary and service staff.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.