Pastry Sous Chef

We Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort is hiring passionate, energetic and experienced candidate for the position of Pastry Sous Chef.

Responsibilities for Sous Chef

Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff

Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production

Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order

Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner

Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting

Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking

Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently

Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel

Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Requirements and skills

Minimum 4 years of working experience as Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef or Head of The Department.

Great attention to detail and creativity

Organizing and leadership skills

Willingness to replenish professional knowledge

In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition

Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)