Pastry Chef de Partie

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

7d

About The Position

The Pastry Chef de Partie reports to the Executive Assistant Pastry Chef and leads and supervises a kitchen team. The role is responsible for organizing and delegating work to Cook positions, supporting efficient service and high productivity, and ensuring that food is prepared to the recipes and standards established by the Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef. The position includes checking and tasting food, maintaining product rotation, and keeping work areas, utensils, and equipment clean and maintained.

The Chef de Partie communicates kitchen standards and expectations, promotes a cohesive and motivated team, and shares updates and suggestions in daily shift briefings. The role also involves coordinating with chefs about guest feedback, improving food preparation and presentation, and following kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards. The position supports the kitchen’s recycling, composting, and landfill procedures and requires sustained standing and walking, with some lifting and other physical activities.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate commitment to the company’s ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• Lead and supervise the team by organizing, delegating, prioritizing, and assigning duties to Cook positions.
• Work with the Sous Chef on duty to supervise colleagues and ensure high production and efficient service.
• Promote a positive, proactive, and motivated team environment.
• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, syllabus, daily features, and promotions relevant to the operation.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and standards set by the Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef; perform quality checks and taste food before it is served.
• Ensure kitchen colleagues understand standards and expectations.
• Communicate, monitor, and delegate EHC and Servesafe standards, and ensure EHC temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Maintain proper product rotation in chillers to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Operate the station and prepare colleagues for success on days off.
• Share ideas, opinions, and suggestions during daily shift briefings.
• Communicate with chefs about guest feedback.
• Continuously improve food preparation and presentation.
• Follow recycling, composting, and landfill procedures.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Complimentary shift meal.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Learning programs through Accor Academies.
• Educational assistance for further development.
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the company.
• Opportunity to contribute through Corporate Social Responsibility activities, including the Sustainability Committee.

What This Job Offers

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