Pastry Chef - Six Senses Rome

InterContinental Hotels Group; Roma; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

InterContinental Hotels Group in Rome is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to oversee the Culinary department and maintain high standards in pastry production. Responsibilities include managing the Pastry Kitchen, developing new recipes, and implementing sustainability practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation within a dynamic environment, catering to both local and global culinary trends.

The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to sustainability.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience as a chef, pastry chef, or baker.
• Specialized training in pastry is preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Oversee efficient operation of the Culinary department.
• Manage Pastry Kitchen and ensure quality of products.
• Develop and test new recipes for the Pastry Shop.
• Implement sustainable practices in food operation.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety regulations.

Conoscenze

Culinary Arts

Pastry skills

English fluency

Food safety knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts

Descrizione del lavoro

Job number: 165302

As Pastry Chef, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Culinary department to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.
• Manage all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen; supervise the preparation, baking and finishing of desserts, breads and baked goods in accordance with brand standards.
• Develop, test, and cost out new recipes and menu items for the Pastry Shop/Bakery; maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all products prepared.
• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of pastries and constantly assess offerings to remain relevant and in line with Eat With Six Senses practices.
• Monitor sorting of food and material waste for efficient food wastage removal for composting.
• Establish purchasing practices that meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Instill a cost‑focused philosophy through training and education.
• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts, plus 5+ years of experience as a chef, pastry chef, baker or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience with specialized training in pastry.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Pastry Chef at Six Senses Rome. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Rome is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

The salary for this role is displayed above. Placement within the range depends on experience, skills and qualifications. Salary progression is based on performance and position within the range.

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