Pastry Chef

Marriott International - Riviera Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Riviera Beach, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The Pastry Chef is responsible for managing the production and preparation of pastry and dessert items at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa. This role emphasizes adherence to guest service, quality, and sustainability standards while creating and supervising the creation of various pastry items for the hotel's culinary needs.

Responsibilities

• Create or supervise the creation of pastry items for the hotel, restaurant, banquet, and catering needs.
• Develop new recipes for desserts as needed.
• Ensure that par stock of mise-en-place is maintained.
• Work closely with the Engineering Department on out-of-order equipment.
• Order all food items for special food promotions.
• Maintain departmental operating budget.
• Develop and implement programs to maximize and increase sales.
• Develop methods of reducing costs without affecting service or product quality.
• Propose and initiate new services and products for guests.
• Maintain good hygiene and cleanliness standards by performing daily section inspections.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Formal training as a Pastry Chef, preferred.
• 3 years of experience in bakery, patisserie, chocolaterie, confiserie, and glacier.