**Your day-to-day** **Pastry Production and Quality Control:** • Oversee the preparation and presentation of all pastries, desserts, and other baked goods. • Ensure all products are produced to the highest quality standards, following recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines. • Maintain consistency in the taste, appearance, and quality of all pastries served. **Menu Development:** • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to create seasonal menus with innovative and visually appealing pastry offerings. • Experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and trends in pastry to keep the menu fresh and exciting. • Design and present new pastries and desserts for special events, seasonal promotions, and à la carte menus. **Team Leadership:** • Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team, ensuring that all team members adhere to the hotel’s standards, procedures, and health and safety regulations. • Provide hands-on coaching and mentorship to junior pastry staff. • Manage the scheduling and workload of the pastry team to ensure efficiency and productivity during peak service hours **Inventory and Cost Control:** • Monitor and manage the inventory of pastry ingredients, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and minimizing waste. • Work within budgetary constraints to optimize ingredient usage and minimize food costs while maintaining quality standards. • Keep track of stock levels and ensure proper storage to maintain ingredient freshness. **Health and Safety Compliance:** • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, cleanliness standards, and proper handling of food products. • Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, adhering to hygiene standards at all times. • Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and used in accordance with safety protocols. **Guest Interaction and Custom Orders:** • Collaborate with front-of-house staff to provide exceptional guest experiences by offering personalized dessert options for special requests or dietary needs. • Respond to guest inquiries about pastry and dessert options, providing detailed information when necessary. **Event and Special Occasions:** • Plan and execute the pastry section for special events, banquets, and seasonal celebrations. • Coordinate with the events and catering teams to ensure pastry offerings align with event themes and expectations. **What we need from you** **_Education_** • High School certificate or equivalent • Fluent English writing and speaking • Angolan or holding a residence card is a plus **_Experience_** • 1-2 years’ experience a similar position or a related field with a proven track record of success. • Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel company is essential. **_Required Qualifications:_** • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant. • Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognized culinary school. • Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert presentation. • Ability to create innovative, high-quality pastries that align with the restaurant’s concept and brand. **_Skills_** • Leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team in a high-pressure environment. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent creativity and artistic skills in pastry design and presentation. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency and quality. • Familiarity with health and safety regulations in the kitchen. **_Personal Attributes_** • Passionate about pastry and dessert creation, with a keen eye for detail. • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various kitchen and front-of-house teams. • Ability to handle pressure and work to tight deadlines during busy service periods. • Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. **_Working Conditions:_** • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. • Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (e.g., large mixers, trays, etc.). • Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with the potential for high levels of stress during peak hours. 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