HAL - Demi Chef de Partie Pastry - CSSI

We are seeking an experienced Demi Chef de Partie Pastry to join our team onboard. As a key member of the pastry department, you will assist the Pastry Chef in directing and overseeing team members and overall food presentation, production, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance
• Conduct regular training with all departmental members on food waste separation and environmental compliance as per Global HESS policies
• Direct, supervise and assist the preparation of all pastry products onboard to ensure overall quality, quantity, attractiveness and correctness
• Assist, direct, supervise, and train all team members assigned to the pastry department
• Adhere to daily production schedules and carry out assigned production tasks
• Control actual hours worked for all pastry department team members
• Evaluate and conduct monthly ratings for each member of the pastry department
• Ensure performance, appearance, dress and personal conduct of all team members assigned to the pastry department
• Implement and execute food handling and cleaning procedures for the galley in accordance with USPH standards
• Follow all HACCP procedures set by the company
• Control food cost by monitoring production, consumption and forecasts
• Check quality and quantity of items ordered and received from stores
• Ensure proper food storage in accordance with USPH procedures and report any discrepancies to the Executive Chef
• Supervise and inspect overall operation cleanliness and clean up after each service period
• Assign cleaning responsibilities within the pastry department and follow up on overall cleanliness
• Report malfunctioning equipment or furnishings in need of repair or refurbishing to the Executive Chef
• Ensure all food GSS targets are met for food ratings in your assigned area
• Work closely with galley leadership and other department leaders
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Multi-tasking and all-around pastry leader
• Team player
• Able to learn
• Acts as a corporate brand ambassador with onboard teams supporting and driving all long-term company goals and brand direction
• Good communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience in a 5-star+ hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing similar functions
• 1+ year experience in a supervisory position preferably in a multi-nationality setting with a proven ability to provide orientation and training
• Experience supervising and training at least 5 team culinary employees
• Experience in high-volume operation of at least 500 meals per service
• Certification from accredited advanced food safety program
• Extensive knowledge in VSP preferred
• Extensive kitchen machinery and knife safety knowledge
• Working knowledge of computers and ability to navigate within a variety of software programs
• Ability to effectively read, write and speak English
• Degree from accredited culinary college or university