Pastry Sous Chef

Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the pastry kitchen, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction in line with Capella Sydney’s standards. This role involves supporting the planning, organization, direction, and control of both culinary production and administrative tasks to maintain excellence in quality, consistency, and service.

Benefits

• Join a vibrant and nurturing workplace.
• Work in elegantly designed areas while enjoying amenities in a historic building.
• Benefit from online LinkedIn training courses aimed at your personal and professional growth.
• Savour complimentary meals during your shifts.
• Enjoy discounts for hotels and group bookings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and support.
• Celebrate your birthday with special leave.

Task & responsibilities

The Role:

• Ensures and provides flawless, upscale, professional and high-class guest service experiences as a role model and expertise in all kitchen related matters.
• Assists the Pastry Chef to oversees and manages the daily operations of the department and ensures that all team members comply with service standards, departmental policies and operating procedures set by the hotel.
• To be responsible for the production and quality of the signature experience, Afternoon Tea.
• To ensure that all the outlets and banquet is managed efficiently according to the established concept statements and adhere to Company and Hotel Policies & Procedures and Minimum Standards.
• In absence of the Pastry Chef, represent the Culinary Department.
• Ensures to control food stock effectively in all kitchen operation by monitoring and managing inventory on a timely basis.
• Coordinates with the Executive Chef to implement training plans for Chefs to maximize productivity and that all training records are updated and recorded correctly.

Qualification & experience

Talent Profile:

• An AQF Associate Degree or Diploma in Culinary Management is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role.
• Time Management and previous leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of culinary skills and techniques.
• Competent computing skills (e.g. Microsoft word).
• Valid working rights in Australia.