Executive Pastry Chef

The Fairmont Orchid

Location: US - HI - Kohala Coast

Jan 14, 2013
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Executive Pastry Chef

Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts dining experience. As Executive Pastry Chef, your leadership, creativity and culinary skills will inspire your team to create spectacular desserts that bring every meal to a memorable (and delectable) end.

Hotel Overview: The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii is a luxury AAA four-diamond Kohala Coast oceanfront resort with white sand lagoon, Hawaiian Spa Without Walls, golf, extensive meeting facilities, year-round children's program, five restaurants and tennis, all serviced with Aloha. We are currently looking for new colleagues to join our 'Ohana and share that Aloha here at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai'i

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

* Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
* Lead and manage the qualityquantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
* Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
* Maintaining payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
* To assist in the recruitment and training of all new Pastry Cooks
* Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
* Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
* Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
* Other duties as assigned 
* Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department required
* DiplomaCertification in a Culinary discipline required
* Working knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset
* Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
* Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
* Highly responsible & reliable
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
* Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
* Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements: Must currently be authorized to work in the United States. 
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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
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Hotel/Resort
Chef - Pastry/Baker Chef