Assistant Pastry Chef

Job Description

The Assistant Pastry chef isresponsible for production of the highest quality products, supervising the colleagues in efficient manner; strive to keep the working hours to the most efficient. Without compromising quality, maintain hygiene and safety standards as per company guidelines. Create a departmental culture of motivation, team spirit and creativity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out the production of pastries, Bread, Bakery, cakes, desserts, chocolates, petit fours, ice cream and ensure that they comply with prescribed recipes and specifications.
• Understand the basic philosophy of the company. Implement and energize the company philosophy in his/her daily work.
• Check and prepare the required mise-en-place according to orders.
• Prepare store requisitions for supervisor’s approval and check that the received goods meet the predetermined quality and purchasing specifications.
• Ensure the proper handling of all semi-finished and finished products to keep spoilage to a minimum.
• Monitor the proper handling and storage of all produce to keep spoilage to a   minimum.
• Drive Daily Taste Panel to ensure FB team and Culinary knowledge is challenge daily to ensure great guest experience.
• Create new types of pastries and desserts preparing sample tasting

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as Sous Chef Pastry
• Plated and dessert buffet experience
• Bakery and chocolate experience 
• Sugar work is a plus
• European Pastry skill 
• Luxury experience will be a plus

Competencies

• Ability to work in and support a collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and entertain guests
• Great team working skills and able to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Great organization skills, ability to multi-task and maintain confidentiality.
• Very Creative mind set and able to perform under high pressure
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively, open minded

Additional Information

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect:
We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity. 

Excellence:
We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​

Diversity & Inclusion

Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.