Job Description
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Previous leadership experience in a Pastry production required
Strong knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
Complimentary shift meal
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Responsibilities
Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to ‘Our Culinary Culture’
As Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, you are a leader/supervisor of the team
You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to pastry Sous Chefs & pastry cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service
Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation
Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation
Ensure all pastry items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served
Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations and upholding those standards
Communicate, monitor and delegate EHC, Servesafe & local Health Department standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards
Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately
Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient operation of the entire pastry department, including workflow management, quality control, and adherence to operational standards
Actively hold daily briefings sharing ideas, opinions and suggestions
Liaise daily with all sous Chefs across different shifts to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures
Lead and supervise the quality and quantity of the Pastry department
Coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
Assist in the development of new dessert, pastry and bread products
Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
Provide training for new Pastry Colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Job description
Company Description
Your team and working environment:
Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
• Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• As Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to pastry Sous Chefs & pastry cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
• Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
• In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation.
• Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
• Ensure all pastry items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations and upholding those standards.
• Communicate, monitor and delegate EHC, Servesafe & local Health Department standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient operation of the entire pastry department, including workflow management, quality control, and adherence to operational standards.
• Actively hold daily briefings sharing ideas, opinions and suggestions
• Liaise daily with all sous Chefs across different shifts to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
• Lead and supervise the quality and quantity of the Pastry department.
• Coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions.
• Assist in the development of new dessert, pastry and bread products.
• Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
• Provide training for new Pastry Colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.
What is in it for you:
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Previous leadership experience in a Pastry production required.
• Strong knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Physical Demands
This position requires:
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
Required Education and Experience
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel.
Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Previous leadership experience in a Pastry production required
Strong knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
Complimentary shift meal
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Responsibilities
Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to ‘Our Culinary Culture’
As Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, you are a leader/supervisor of the team
You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to pastry Sous Chefs & pastry cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service
Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation
Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation
Ensure all pastry items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served
Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations and upholding those standards
Communicate, monitor and delegate EHC, Servesafe & local Health Department standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards
Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately
Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient operation of the entire pastry department, including workflow management, quality control, and adherence to operational standards
Actively hold daily briefings sharing ideas, opinions and suggestions
Liaise daily with all sous Chefs across different shifts to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures
Lead and supervise the quality and quantity of the Pastry department
Coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
Assist in the development of new dessert, pastry and bread products
Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
Provide training for new Pastry Colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Job description
Company Description
Your team and working environment:
Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
• Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• As Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to pastry Sous Chefs & pastry cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
• Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
• In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation.
• Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
• Ensure all pastry items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations and upholding those standards.
• Communicate, monitor and delegate EHC, Servesafe & local Health Department standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient operation of the entire pastry department, including workflow management, quality control, and adherence to operational standards.
• Actively hold daily briefings sharing ideas, opinions and suggestions
• Liaise daily with all sous Chefs across different shifts to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
• Lead and supervise the quality and quantity of the Pastry department.
• Coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions.
• Assist in the development of new dessert, pastry and bread products.
• Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
• Provide training for new Pastry Colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.
What is in it for you:
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Previous leadership experience in a Pastry production required.
• Strong knowledge of sugar work/chocolate skills an asset.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Physical Demands
This position requires:
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
Required Education and Experience
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel.
Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Executive Pastry Chef position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Austin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.