Summary
Accor is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie for its hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves preparing pastry items, managing the section’s food orders and standards, maintaining quality and portion control, and keeping the kitchen and equipment clean. The chef will contribute to menu creation and mentor junior staff while following food hygiene, health and safety, and fire safety procedures. Applicants should have 5–7 years of experience in chocolate artistry and modern cake design, including 2–3 years in a leadership role.
The posting
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Company Description
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Job Description
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Pastry Chef de Partie prepares dishes, in conjunction with the Head Pastry Chef and is responsible for ensuring that standards are maintained for the Pastry section. It is a vital part of the position to keep food quality for both guests and staff to the best standard potentially possible.
As a Chef de Partie, they are expected to be capable of running and organising their section consistently and capably while maintaining prep levels and consistency. They will also be expected to contribute to menu creation and inspire their junior staff in their absence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce all necessary food for all food service operations as required and instructed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef.
- Ordering of food for his/her section of the kitchen.
- Maintaining quality and quantity control in all aspects, from portion control to freshness of the product presented.
- Ensure that the cleaning of kitchen is to the agreed standard.
- To understand and comply with food hygiene regulations.
- To follow Health and Safety Policies and Procedures in every aspect and to be COSSH trained.
- To ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order.
- Ensure all house rules are adhered to in all departments at all times.
- To be aware of and act in accordance with Fire Safety Procedures at all times.
- To attend all statutory training as required by the company.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in chocolate artistry and modern cake design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role as a Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, or Sous Chef.
- Proficiency in a variety of chocolate techniques, cake decoration styles, and dessert creation methods.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse culinary team.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- A genuine passion for chocolate and cake design, a commitment to quality, and a dedication to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.