Miral Experiences
Miral Experiences Abu Dhabi is presently hiring for job role of Senior Pastry Chef in Abu Dhabi. 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. The role holder is also responsible to maintain a safe work environment, training of direct reports and the development of new products in line with business requirements & as requested by Senior Executive Chef.
Responsibilities of Senior Pastry Chef
- Displays a friendly, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with 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 & 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.
Requirements for Role Senior Pastry Chef
- Diploma/Culinary qualification (Required)
Or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or appropriate experience in trade (Desirable).
- 3+ years in same role or 3+ years as Pastry Sous Chef in Four or Five Star Hotel or similar industry experience.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Good planning skills.
- Ability to work in a fast moving work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively across a multi national, multibcultural environment
- Ability to deliver results within a pressurized deadline driven environment.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with Colleagues, management and external clients.
- Good English skills both written and verbal.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Multiple language skills (Native Language, English Language and Arabic Language)
- Soft Skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)