Chef De Partie - Pastry

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Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Pastry Sous Chef on duty you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service
• Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately to the Chef on duty
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
• Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Communicate, monitor and delegate EcoSure and Servesafe standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EcoSure standard temperature logs are completed accurately
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Liaise daily with Pastry Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Ensure all pastry items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served
• As Chef de Partie you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to pastry cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
• Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
• Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for operating your station, including setting your colleagues up for success on your days off

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all time
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

Your team and working environment:

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.