Pastry Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $34.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
employee training
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

Fairmont Austin is the largest luxury property in Austin, featuring 1,048 guestrooms and suites along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. As part of Accor, a worldwide leader in hospitality, this hotel offers an innovative and passionate work environment in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States. Accor prides itself on fostering a workplace where employees are welcomed as they are and supported in their growth and learning every day. Employees find purpose and passion through their careers, with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development as part of the company’s limitless possibilities.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum three years leadership experience in a luxury high volume hotel
  • Ability to stand and walk constantly during shifts
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
  • Occasional kneeling, pushing, and pulling
  • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Job Qualifications

  • Previous leadership experience in pastry production
  • Strong knowledge of sugar work, chocolate, doughs and laminated doughs
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Focus attention on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous

Job Duties

  • Understand the importance and demonstrate commitment to our culinary culture
  • Lead and supervise pastry team ensuring high productivity
  • Supervise production and execution of service with Executive Pastry Chef
  • Maintain motivation and cohesion among team members
  • Have thorough knowledge of all pastry menu items, recipes, and promotions
  • Ensure pastry items meet recipe and quality standards including tasting checks
  • Communicate and enforce EHC and Servesafe standards and accurate completion of temperature logs
  • Maintain proper rotation of products to minimize waste
  • Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of work areas and equipment
  • Report tardiness and unsafe practices
  • Operate all pastry stations daily and set up colleagues for success
  • Share ideas and suggestions in shift briefings
  • Liaise with outlet chefs on guest feedback
  • Improve food preparation and presentation continually
  • Follow sustainability procedures in recycling and composting
  • Coordinate pastry production for banquet and restaurant functions
  • Conduct daily briefings in absence of senior pastry chefs
  • Develop new dessert, pastry, and bread products
  • Monitor payroll and productivity within budget
  • Provide training for new pastry colleagues
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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