**Job Title: Executive Pastry Chef****Responsibilities**:- **Leadership and Management**:- Lead, inspire, and manage the pastry team, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.- Conduct regular team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and new ideas.- Provide training and mentorship to pastry staff members, promoting skill development and career growth.- **Recipe Development and Innovation**:- Develop a diverse range of pastry and dessert recipes, focusing on chocolate, artisanal bread, and other high-quality ingredients.- Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative techniques and flavors into the pastry menu.- Ensure that all recipes meet the highest taste, texture, and presentation standards.- **Quality Control**:- Maintain strict quality control measures to ensure the consistency and excellence of all pastry products.- Conduct regular tastings and product evaluations to identify improvement and refinement areas.- Collaborate with other departments to maintain overall quality and consistency across the culinary offerings.- **Production Management**:- Oversee the production process, including planning, scheduling, and executing daily pastry operations.- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with the procurement team to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality ingredients.- Implement efficient production practices to minimize waste and maximize productivity.- **Training and Development**:- Develop and implement training programs for pastry staff, ensuring all team members are skilled in chocolate work, artisanal bread techniques, and pastry arts.- Provide ongoing coaching and support to enhance the team's skills and performance.- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the pastry department.- **Cost Management**:- Work closely with the management team to develop and manage the pastry department budget.- Implement cost-saving measures without compromising the quality of the products.- Monitor and control food costs, wastage, and portion sizes.**Qualifications**:- Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef focusing on chocolate, artisanal bread, and pastry. MUST BE A SPANISH SPEAKER- Experience in remote location and must have experience in 5 star hotels- Strong leadership and team management skills.- Exceptional creativity and ability to develop unique and appealing pastry recipes.- Experience in training and developing a team of pastry professionals.- In-depth knowledge of chocolate techniques, bread baking, and pastry arts.- Excellent organizational and time management skills.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.- A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.
