We have fantastic opportunities for a Chef de Partie Pastry to join our team. At Ballynahinch Castle, we are all about the people. This opportunity will suit a skilled individual who shares our passion for great food, service and people. A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux we are looking for chefs that have experience in a similar role or perhaps your are taking the next big step in your career.
The role of a Pastry Chef at Ballynahinch Castle hotel is to ensure that all our guests experience high quality pastry dishes be they traditional or modern, working with the team towards excellence and with finesse.
Responsibilities:
Ensures that recipes and costing are established and updated. Monitor food quality and quantity to ensure the most economical usage of ingredients. Controls, monitors and is responsible for the optimum food cost to yield the maximum amount of outlet profit and maximum guest satisfaction
Keeps discipline and proper work practices at all times. Also checks on personal hygiene, clean uniforms, sanitation and cleanliness of the workstations, sanitation of the work tools.
Be aware of the dangers of contaminated food and the need for correct checking and turnover of the mise-en-place in the refrigerators. Reports to the Head Chef on any problems to take appropriate actions.
Follow up on any changes in new recipes or work methods pertaining to any new menus, daily specials, and promotional activities as per instructions given by the Head Chef
Works closely with the team on determining the quantity of food items and mise-en-place to be produced, bought or prepared for that day. With a view to exercise the maximum control on wastage and achieve optimum profitability.
Checks all equipment belonging to the department and make sure that all are in good working order, ensure there is correct usage of all equipment, tools and machines. If necessary advise the Sous Chef or Head Chef of any faults and problems that need to be solved. Report any faulty items or equipment to the Maintenance department.
Works very closely with the Head Chef and meet regularly with team to determine bread, dessert and pastries menu selections and specials that is both satisfying to guest and profitable to outlet.
Give input to new dessert menus and seasonal food concept changes with the help of the Head Chef & team
Liaise with the Head Chef on daily basis to advice of any challenges so that the guest will experience no delays during the service period
Check the quality of food prepared and ensure the required standard is achieved and make any necessary adjustments.
Monitor the overall food operation and ensures that food items are being prepared in a timely and correct manner.
Maintenance of all Food Safety Standards aspects within the hotel operation
Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of your work station in the kitchen and undertake steps necessary to maintain the highest possible standards in this area
At all times understand, practice and promote the teamwork approach to achieve missions, goals, and overall kitchen standards.
To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.