Pastry Chef de Partie

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Assistant Pastry Chef, this role involves leading and supervising a team of cooks to ensure high productivity and efficient execution of service. The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen hygiene, while also contributing to a positive and motivated team environment. This position requires full knowledge of menu items, daily features, and promotions, ensuring all food is prepared according to specified recipes and standards. The role also includes managing product rotation to minimize waste and ensuring all work areas and equipment are clean and maintained. Communication with chefs regarding guest feedback and active participation in daily briefings are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• 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.
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate commitment to 'Our Culinary Culture'.
• Act as a leader/supervisor of the team, delegating, prioritizing, and assigning duties to Cook positions.
• Supervise colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and efficient execution of service.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to ensure a high level of motivation and a cohesive team.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features, and promotions.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes and standards, including quality checks and tasting.
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
• Communicate, monitor, and delegate EHC and Servesafe standards.
• Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately to the Chef on duty.
• Operate the station and set colleagues up for success on days off.
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Liaise daily with Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Ensure kitchens follow set recycling, compost, and landfill procedures.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed