Job Description

A Three Star hotel located in Koforidua is looking for a Pastry Chef with experience and proven track record in the hotel industry. The pastry chef is responsible for managing the pastry section in the kitchen and ensuring guest satisfaction and service quality standards are met.

Key Requirement

• Working closely with the executive chef, you will be responsible for the pastry section in the Kitchen and you would use your knowledge and experience to ensure that the pastry section is run efficiently.
• In this job you will need good leadership skills. You will need to work quickly and calmly when under pressure. You will also need to control a budget. If you are interested in food and you can lead a team in an organized way, this job could be perfect for you. 
• You should have flair for customer service and knowledge of International and Continental cuisine with strong communication, management and supervisory skills. The duties involve ensuring total customer satisfaction, management of a team of employees and monitoring of health and safety and food hygiene standards. 
• Generally to carry out directives and decisions of the senior management of the hotel and policies.

Main Duties

• As a pastry chef you would be involved in staffing of the kitchen, developing menu offerings, forecasting supply needs and estimating costs. 
• You should have knowledge on all restaurant hygiene regulations, including sanitary and safety guidelines. 
• As a pastry chef your duties would also include, planning menus, making sure food is of the right quality and price and is produced on time, managing stocks of food, ordering food from suppliers, controlling a budget and keeping accurate records, managing health and hygiene procedures. 
• You would take part in the creation of recipes and the preparation of advanced items.
• Your primary duty is the continued efficiency of the kitchen and production of consistent, quality food. 
• As a pastry chef, you may also be called to weigh in on patron complaints. 
• Develop & maintain service standards and sequence at all times.
• Inspect food preparation and work areas for cleanliness.
• You will be expected to make sure pastry cooks are performing their duties to the best of their ability and assisting them in making up any short comings such as ensuring industry best industry are adhered to regarding food preparation

Required Skills or Experience

• The successful candidate must have 3 – 5 years working experience as a pastry chef, preferably, in similar hospitality fields (preferably 3 – 5 star hotels).
• HND in Hotel Management or equivalent qualification in related field is required.