Pastry Junior Sous Chef - Full-time / Part-time

Location

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Barton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Responsible for assisting in directing and coordinating all pastry and baking preparation for all hotel outlets.

Responsibilities

* Prepare innovating, cutting edge and appealing pastries and breads for all outlets, ensuring superior production.

* Directly supervise associates within Pastry department, and assist with performance management and evaluations.

* Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, directing work.

* Assist in administering payroll for department staff, ensuring associates are paid correctly.

* Teach and mentor associates the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation, and instill safety and sanitation habits in all department staff.

* Assist in requisitioning and properly ordering all items needed weekly from the food storeroom, non-food storeroom and stewarding department.

* Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.

* Ensure proper sanitation procedures are followed and the pastry shop is always clean, neat and orderly.

* Ensure an adequate supply of all products prepared on a timely basis.

* Ensure departmental compliance with company standard recipes.

* Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

* Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.

* Produce and supervise daily pastry preparation for all assigned areas including outlet pastry set up and banquets.

* Attend BEO (banquet event order) meeting daily, in absence of Pastry Sous Chef.

* Communicate any issues with the Pastry Sous Chef weekly.

Qualifications

* 1-2 years minimum pastry related experience is required.

* 1 year minimum supervisory related job experience is preferred, but not required.

* Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through.

* To be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.

* Experience in production techniques of large banquets.

* Pastry related education is preferred but not required.

* Must maintain current Texas Food Handler certification.

* Must be able to perform job functions with minimal supervision.

* Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.

* Ability to stoop, lift and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart of moderate weight.

* Ability to work standing up in a confined area for long periods of time.