Pastry Chef (Full-Time) l InterContinental Miami Hotels

About us:

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

A Shining Star Among Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM, and eight times TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.

Your day to day:

As the Pastry Chef, you will manage all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen. Supervise the preparation, baking and finishing of desserts, breads and baked goods in accordance with departmental quality standards. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the Pastry Kitchen, communicate objectives, and assign/schedule work.  Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. 
• Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.     
• Develop, test, and cost out new recipes and menu items for the Pastry Shop/Bakery.  Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all products prepared for the Pastry Shop/Bakery, and for all outside orders.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of, and check and approve, all cakes, cookies, desserts, ice creams and other food items prepared in the pastry shop and bakery.  Ensure that all desserts are prepared in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of pastry, croissants, breads and other bakery goods for the buffets and for all outside orders.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Check and control pastry items before they are received by the stores (flour, sugar, jam, chocolate, etc.) making sure that they are within that accepted minimum/maximum par stock.  Dispense pastry only against valid requisitions and orders.   
• Ensure the proper handling, cleanliness and maintenance of the working area (including marble, ice cream machine and cold room, etc.). Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and health standards. Inspect the sanitation, operation and cleanliness of all tools, equipment and supplies, including ovens. 
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. 
• Interact with outside contacts:
  • Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
  • Vendors – to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and quality
  • Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
• May serve as Manager on Duty or assist with other duties as assigned which includes but is not limited to producing centerpieces for banquets and buffets, setting and presentation of lunch and dinner trollies, etc.

Accountability:

This is a specialized, professional level chef position.  Primary duty is professional chef work and managing the Pastry Kitchen.

What we need from you:

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum: Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts, plus 5+ years of experience as a chef, pastry chef, baker or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience with specialized training in pastry. 

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting