Pastry Chef

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee kitchen operations at Hilton Kuching. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in a high-standard hotel, proficiency in English, and knowledge of HACCP. This role requires strong culinary skills and the ability to train staff effectively. A valid health certificate is also necessary. Join us to create exceptional culinary experiences!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as Pastry Chef in a high-standard hotel or individual restaurant.
• Possess a valid health certificate.
• Up to date with sanitation classes.
• International work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality food and beverage products.
• Ensure food production and presentation standards are met.
• Train staff on equipment and tools usage.
• Control food purchases with the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Culinary skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Technical education in hospitality or culinary school

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Pastry Chef (HOT0C1ZU)

Work Locations

Hilton Kuching Hotel, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching 93100

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

A Pastry Chef performs all Pastry Kitchen and Bakery related work, in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. This role assumes total responsibility, controls, checks and supervises the Pastry Kitchen and Bakery. He / she will assume the responsibility for the “on the job” training function.

What will I be doing?

As the Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Planning of dessert menus and food promotions.
• Control standards of food production and presentation throughout the hotel.
• Examine goods and quality of received goods.
• Ensure the Cooks follow standard recipes and methods of preparation.
• Discuss with the Executive Chef on the choice of Pastry Kitchen or Bakery equipment and constantly check all equipment is in good working order and if necessary, report to the Executive Chef faults and problems to be solved.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef.
• Keep up to date with new development techniques and equipment, instructing assigned team members on the correct usage.
• Do the costing and pricing of dessert menus and other food services, taking into consideration the profit margins lined out in the hotel budgets.
• Liaise with banquet department and outlet manager on guests’ comments and follow up with necessary action.
• Constantly examine food supplies to ensure that they conform to quality standards stipulated by the company.
• The Pastry Chef is responsible for food purchases, working with the Purchasing Manager to get the best quality for the best price.
• Responsible for the quality of food prepared in the kitchen under your supervision, constantly inspecting taste, temperature and visual appeal of the food.
• Plan, prepare and implement high quality food and beverage products and set-ups in all areas and restaurants.
• Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel operation.
• Train all staff on the correct usage of all equipment, tools and machines.
• Focus on constant improvement of training manuals and SOPs.
• Participate actively in quality initiatives such as daily Chef briefings and monthly team meetings in order to constantly improve the culinary operation, meet targets and keep communication flowing.
• Knowledgeable about hotel's occupancy, events, forecasts and achievements.
• Work on new dishes for food tastings and photo taking.
• Work closely with the stewarding department to ensure high levels of cleanliness and low levels of lost and breakages.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, clean uniforms, proper sanitation and cleanliness of the workstations and work tools.
• Be aware of the dangers of contaminated food and ensure ingredients in the refrigerators are checked and replaced appropriately.

What are we looking for?

A Pastry Chef serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• High School graduate.
• 2-3 years as Pastry Chef in a 4/5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards.
• Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs.
• Up to date with sanitation classes.
• Possess a valid health certificate.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP.
• International work experience.
• Work experience in similar capacity with international chain hotels.
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred.
• Learn and adapt to changes. Be receptive to constructive feedback.
• Maintain at all times a professional and positive attitude towards team members and supervisors.

This role is NOT OPEN to sponsorship opportunity, will need to have current Malaysia work rights.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!