Pastry Chef

5w1 month ago

Marriott International

Jeddah, SA · Full-time · SAR 120,000 – SAR 180,000

About this role

As a Pastry Chef at Marriott International in Jeddah, you will supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and kitchen workers. You will determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays to ensure proper portion, arrangement, and garnish.

Monitor the quantity of food prepared and inform Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items. Prepare special meals or substitute items, assist cooks with various tasks, and maintain kitchen logs for the food safety program.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating employees while developing positive working relationships. Address guests’ service needs and speak with clear, professional language to support team goals. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

This role offers the opportunity to develop supervisory skills by assisting management with hiring, training, and coaching employees. You will ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards while maintaining kitchen logs for food safety.

Requirements

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree in culinary arts or related field.
4 to 6 years of related work experience in pastry or kitchen operations.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must maintain clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
Ability to speak with others using clear and professional language.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and inform Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
Prepare special meals or substitute items and assist cooks with various tasks.
Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees.
Ensure the quality of food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.