Pastry Sous Chef

Accor Hotels; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the hospitality industry as a Pastry Chef, where your creativity will shine. This role involves leading the Pastry department, developing innovative dessert and pastry products, and ensuring top-notch service. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about culinary arts and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the culinary field is required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pastry department's quality and quantity.
• Develop new dessert, pastry, and bread products.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Journeyman’s Papers or Equivalent

Diploma Certification in Culinary Discipline

Job description

Company Description

Since 1907, Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street.

Fairmont is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Feel free to visit our website at http://www.fairmont.com/ to find out more about our company.
EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Lead and manage the quality/quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
• Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned
• Hourly Rate: $36.18USD gross per hour

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent an asset
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• 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 Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to)

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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, visithttps://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!#BELIMITLESS

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.