Senior Pastry Chef

Ensure a smooth and efficient operation in the Food and Beverage Department in relation to the Company Core Process; thus, directly impacting the delivery of the experience.

This position oversees all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen / Bakery / Bakery Shop / Ice Cream Shop and is responsible for production and distribution of baked goods, desserts, pastries, gelato etc.  This position is also responsible for maintaining a Safe work Environment, training of direct reports and the development of new products in line with business requirements and as requested by the Senior Executive Chef.

JOB SCOPE:

• Displays a friendly, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with our Guests and fellow colleagues in order to support Miral Strategy and Values. 
• Represents and promotes Miral in a positive manner at all times in order to maintain a professional brand image to all concerned stakeholders.
• Contributes to achieve department and Company objectives, action plans and key performance indicators.
• Enforces and adheres to all UAE laws, Health, Safety & Environmental policies, industry and company rules and regulations, reporting any safety concerns or incidents to management in order to minimize risk and maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment for all Guests and Colleagues.
• Adheres to all emergency procedures, ensuring Guest safety and participate in an evacuation if necessary.
• Available and on duty during peak periods (frequently opening and closing the operation) and regularly work in the Outlet kitchens with the respective Sous Chefs.
• Frequently testing bakery and pastry products in all Miral facilities and be demanding and critical when it comes to standards.
• Assigns responsibilities to subordinates and to check their performance periodically.
• Collaborates with the Outlet Managers and respective Outlet Chefs to take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensures correct handling, basic maintenance of machinery and tools in the Pastry and Bakery across Miral facilities.
• Ensures orderly handling of all products and check that quantities prepared are according to recipes and plate specifications. 
• Monitors and analyzes the activities and trends of competitive Restaurants, Theme Parks and Food Beverage establishments. 
• Provides a courteous and professional service at all times.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of recipes, conversion recipes, yield tables and product specifications.
• Ensures that all meetings are well planned, efficient and result oriented.
• Plans work assignments based on occupancy forecast and work and adjusts schedules to meet emergencies. 
• To ensure and enforce the respect of the HACCP Manual at all time.
• Undertakes any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Senior Executive Chef.

To be considered in this job, you must have:

Essential:

• Diploma/Culinary qualification
• 3+ years in same role or 3+ years as Pastry Sous Chef  in Four or Five Star Hotel or similar industry experience.
• Good planning skills 
• Ability to work in a fast moving work environment 
• Ability to communicate effectively across a multi-national, multi-cultural environment 
• Ability to deliver results within a pressurized deadline driven environment
• Problem solving skills  
• Ability to develop good working relationships with Colleagues, management and external clients
• Good English skills both written and verbal
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or appropriate experience in the trade.
• Multiple Language Skills (Native Language, English Language and Arabic Language) 
• Soft Skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)