Pastry Chef 
(14220)

SIRO Boka Place is more than a hotel – it’s a movement; a global lifestyle brand where world-class wellbeing meets exceptional hospitality – through a combination of state-of-the-art fitness, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and mindfulness facilities in purpose-designed destination hotels. Our hotels empower guests to unlock peak mental and physical performance, no matter who they are, or what they’re striving to achieve. We realise exceptional, immersive lifestyle destinations where you can live without compromise.

Nestled between pristine blue Adriatic waters and mountains of conserved greenery, SIRO Boka Place, Montenegro offers coastal city charm and boundless opportunity. Unlock your potential and embark on a new adventure as part of a community passionate about fitness and wellbeing.

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• Position:                             Pastry Chef
• Level:                                  AM
• Department:                      Food & Beverage Culinary
• Reports to:                         Executive Chef
• Subordinates:                    Head Baker, Commis, Pastry

• Working time:                    Full

Job Summary

The Pastry Chef is a dynamic leader in charge of the Pastry kitchen. He/She is responsible for the receiving and conditioning of all the food items entering the premise. He/She coordinate for dispatching all basic preparation, daily preparation, banqueting and SIRO meals. He/She coordinate the amenity program production is coordination with the in Room dining Team. The Pastry kitchen will coordinate with all the premise Chefs about large bulk preparation. He/She is in charge of the mobile trolley”s condition and cleanness and storage. 

Assist de Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef to lead the Kitchen Operations including but not limited to menu planning and costing, organizing special events, developing new dishes, maintaining food quality standards and comprehensive product knowledge. Responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with the company’s strategy and brand standards, whilst meeting colleague and guest expectations. Together with the Chef de cuisine manage the kitchen as an independent profit center, in line with the outlet’s operating concept, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction while operating within budget, helping to ensure the financial success of the outlet. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Is present/cooking on the line during the outlet’s operating hours
• Assume responsibilities in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends, and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Propose menus, design corresponding recipes, and oversee the preparation of those recipes.
• Implement menus seasonal changes made in conjunction with the menu cycles
• Ensure all recipe manuals are updated and standard kitchen policies are adhered to 
• Take ownership of special dietary guests, recommend menus based on their requirements, and take responsibility for their satisfaction.
• Support the production flow of the organization and provide support outside the area of responsibility when requested by the direct report.
• Maintain and exceed set food safety and hygiene standards 
• Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure all direct reports do the same
• Ensure the outlet food cost is always within the budget 
• Monitory forecasted vs. actual labor costs each month based on budgeted/forecasted costs
• Propose ways to further improve/reduce food costs through strategic purchasing, without negatively impacting pre-determined quality standards
• Maintain all kitchen operational costs to ensure financial objectives are met
• Propose, and support outlet marketing planner with promotions, pop-ups, and special celebrations
• Collaborate on revenues strategy together with the Chef de Cuisine and culinary management
• Meet with Outlet’s Team regularly to discuss day-to-day operational issues and challenges
• Maximize employee productivity and achieve optimum staffing levels to minimize additional payroll costs
• Ensure a positive & professional working environment throughout the kitchen 
• Maintaining a positive mood throughout the Team.
• To ensure and enforce the set service standard procedures by directing, supervising, and motivating staff to perform to the highest level
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with company policy
• Train and educate colleagues on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes
• Constructively report poor performance, conflicts, and difficult situations to achieve positive results
• Be aware of cybercrime and common scams as communicated by the Kerzner Global IT team, filter and detect these attempts, and ensure that guest and company safety is protected.
• Any other duties as assigned by Executive Chef himself or through Culinary leadership.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Pastry Sous Chef or currently a Pastry Chef in an International luxury hotel catering premise 
• International experience preferred 
• Has experience in commissary kitchen and banquet international cuisine 
• Strong attention to details 
• Must have culinary certificate, accredited education requirement, or equivalent 8 years of experience 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment 
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP as well as general health & safety in the workplace 
• Computer knowledge, email, office package 

Our brand 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. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.