Pastry Chef

Email: hr.mequfi@diamonds-resorts.com

Cel: 84 8484 299

Local: Cabo Delgado

Situated on the southern Peninsular of Pemba, close to the Quirimbas National Park, Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort, is a luxury 5* Resort built on the sandy dunes of the stunning Mecúfi Bay. The Resort lies at about one hour drive from the international airport of Pemba and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

We are currently recruiting for the following position: Pastry Chef.

Responsibilities

• Pastry chefs are in charge of the baking aspect of kitchens and restaurants, delivering cakes, breads, and any bread based components to meals;
• Pastry chefs work with a team of bakers and cooks to prepare, bake and decorate their food, and must keep their team organized, stocked and motivated;
• Pastry chefs work with a restaurant’s head chef to pair breads and desserts, order supplies, and hire staff;
• Pastry chefs also create recipes or follow existing ones, using a creative flair to their craft, but all the time maintaining records, ordering food, and enforcing food safety standards.

Requirements

• Pastry chefs are often in charge of creating new and innovative breads and desserts that will bring in customers. Knowledge of ingredients and how to use them in a creative way will serve you well;
• Pastry chefs are in charge of the pastry staff of a kitchen. Being a good leader, who can assign tasks, hire the right people, motivate workers in a high stress environment will help immensely;
• Pastry chefs work with knives, icing bags and other precision tools and must have excellent technique when cutting and preparing food. Hand-eye coordination is needed;
• Pastry chefs are the last line of defense to make sure each piece of food is safe, prepared correctly and tasty;
• Kitchens get busy quickly, food can get ruined easily if you cannot manage your time. Great time management will help you avoid burned or spoiled food and angry customers;
• Pastry chefs must understand the restaurant business. This means balancing expenses with profits, managing staff, minimizing waste, and more.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in a banquet environment;
• Must be able to provide a portfolio of creative work for consideration;
• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• Proven working experience in Pastry Chef responsibilities;
• Professional appearance;
• Solid Portuguese and English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise;
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work under pressure;
• Grade 12 or equivalent.