Executive Patissier

at { 2011 June 16 }

Location: Naracoorte, South Australia, Australia.

Salary: $70K
In charge of the day to day operation of the pastry & bakery kitchen

Job Requirements:
Helps to directs, control and coordinate the activities of all chefs and kitchen helpers, engaged in preparing and cooking food, to ensure an efficient, profitable and smooth food service at all times.
Develops attractive menus and creates standard recipe cards with pictures according to the Company’s policy.
Inspects storerooms, refrigerators and freezers daily to ensure no wastage.
Checks the quality and quantity of food received from the markets and stores.
Is always looking for cost saving and environmental ideas.
To maximize employee productivity, in order to minimize payroll cost.
To monitor all kitchen operating costs and take corrective action when necessary to reduce expenses.
Visits twice monthly markets for products and price research.
Coordinate with all outlet chefs and banquet chef delivery of all pastry and bakery items.
Makes sure standard recipes are used, and pastry and bakery items are presented according to pictures.
Makes sure that all machines, furniture (fridges, benches, etc.) equipment and utensils are clean and in working condition at all times. Checks all areas assigned to him in regarding to sanitation and hygiene to prevent contamination of any kind.
Is responsible to make the flow through of information work from him/her all way to the helper’s level.
Maintains good relation with all departments to avoid frictions of any kind..
To develop menus “Specials” which meet the needs of target market and are in line with the operating concept for the retail shop.
To plan and implement effective sales plan and food promotions.
To plan and implement effective skills and communication training programs in conjunction with the Training Manager and Departmental Trainers.
To maximize employee productivity and morale and consistently maintain discipline following hotel guidelines and local legislation.
In charge of duty roster, staff leave and attendance record.