Pastry Chef for W Costa Navarino (2024)

<p>Costa Navarino is in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is currently home to four 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort at Navarino Dunes, W-Costa Navarino at Navarino Waterfront and Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino at Navarino Bay. </p> <p>In the coming years, more upscale branded hotels will be added to our portfolio, both in Messinia and Athens, including the re-launch of the former Athens Hilton. </p><p><strong>W Costa Navarino</strong> is seeking for a <strong><strong>Pastry Chef</strong></strong> to make an impact on this job. <br/></p> <p>The Pastry Chef is responsible for directing and coordinating pastry and baking preparation for all hotel outlets and group dining. This individual will utilize culinary and patisserie skill to create desserts, breads and other baked goods that appeal to the eye as well as the palate. Collaborates with the Executive Chef to produce pastry menu offerings that are unique, artful and flavorful. Develops the pastry team including coaching, counseling, discipline, performance evaluation and training. Ensures the efficient delivery of the highest standards of cooking to guests. Optimizes profits by controlling pastry and labor costs. Staff, train, and develops pastry hourly employees through ongoing feedback, establishment of performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>Minimum (3) years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in Five-star resort.</li> <li>Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.</li> <li>Strong PC skills</li> <li>Ability to create and follow recipes and produce standardized menu items as well as the ability to create and introduce unique, new menu items.</li> <li>Track record of strong leadership and successful motivation and development of a team of pastry cooks.</li> <li>Ability to meet deadlines and work in a high pressure, fast paced environment.</li> <li>Flexible and adaptable to frequent and unexpected change of plans.</li> <li>Training in sanitation and ability to keep pastry area clean and organized.</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>Competitive compensation package</li> <li>On going training opportunities</li> <li>Accommodation in the vicinity of Navarino Dunes (for non Messinians)</li> <li>Meals within the premises</li> <li>Private Medical Plan</li> <li>Use of Navarino Dunes Facilities, according to the relevant policies</li> </ul>