Pastry Chef
(2753)
At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™ and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Life in the Blue Mountains
A scenic 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is an ultra-luxury conservation resort located in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage-listed region. The resort offers award-winning culinary experiences, a range of nature activities including hiking, four-wheel driving, cycling and horse riding and the One&Only Spa, for pampering spa and wellness experiences.
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is highly acclaimed in the industry, it continues to be awarded for its excellence in tourism, accommodation, spa, cuisine, and sustainability.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Pastry Chef the Executive Chef is responsible for the management of the pastry section for the Resort. Providing the guests with a continually updated selection of delicious pastry choices and fresh bakery products on a daily basis. Working in a creative manner to consistently introduce innovative recipes and assist to develop the teams’ ability to produce a premium quality product is essential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Stock management, stock rotations and temperature management
- Developing new menus and test new recipes on seasonal availability and as per business needs
- Ensure kitchen equipment and supplies are maintained, cleaned and sanitized.
- To work according to business needs and assist the Executive Chef as directed.
- To ensure that the quality levels of Pastry/Bakery kitchen production and presentation is maintained at its highest level at all times.
- To attend and hold the daily kitchen briefings as required.
- To ensure all ordering is done on time according to the daily market list and within the outlets monthly food cost budget.
- To minimizing wastage through creative recycling.
- To ensure the kitchen and back areas are thoroughly clean at all times.
- To ensure that all mise- en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing service.
- To ensure that all product requisitions are prepared within the time parameters, set by the resort and always displays attributes of genuine hospitality.
- To demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the resort.
- To ensure all recipe manuals are updated as menus are changed.
- To participate in the service of any special functions or events organized by the resort.
- To coordinate functions and activities with the F&B department.
- To establish and maintain smooth personal and work relationships in the kitchen
- To conduct regular spot check on expire items.
- To ensure every food product are label according as required by the hygiene and sanitation policy.
- To ensure that all equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.
- To maintain and create a working environment that reflects a sense of place.
- When driving resort’s vehicles, ensures that rules and regulations are followed at all times.
- To oversee the organisation and coordination of special functions and events.
- To perform any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
- To maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and grooming at all times, as per standard.
- To practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort’s guests.
- To ensure that all tasks assigned by superiors are completed, in a timely fashion.
- To ensure that all channels of communication are respected and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.
- To ensure excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
- To ensure that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is maintained at all times and reports any concerns or faults immediately to the immediate supervisor.
- To attend daily culinary briefing and month F&B meetings when required.
- To participate in daily briefing prior to service.
What you get
We provide FREE accommodation with fantastic staff facilities including a pool, tennis court, basketball court, fully equipped gym, café, and bar. All accommodation is furnished, with a kitchen, bathroom, and living space with a TV. We also provide FREE lunch and dinner every day.
One&Only is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. With internal programmes focused on growing our talent, we offer excellent internal growth opportunities globally.
