Executive Pastry Chef

  • Full-time
  • Company Location: Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Company Description

Anantara. The word in Sanskrit means "the flow of water without borders" and evokes the freedom, movement and harmony that are the spirit of the Anantara Experience.

Each Anantara Resort draws its strength from the rich cultural traditions, historic heritage and natural beauty of its destination. As such, every experience is a unique voyage of discovery and inspiration that is distinctly Anantara.

Job Description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done.  Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues.   Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

  • To make Great Pastries and Desserts, with reference to the most creative and original work being done around the world today.
  • To develop the future great Executive Pastry Chefs of the industry.  Identify and train chefs with the highest potential, and redeploy any chefs working in Pastry who do not have a passion for the work.
  • Pay attention to food cost – but not be constrained by it in the search for creating new and original product.
  • Prepare special Showpiece productions for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and display buffets.
  • To be a Food Ambassador for Anantara, supporting new openings and Task Force missions
  • To participate in and win competitions for originality, creativity and product quality.
  • To oversee strict adherence to all required health & safety standards while performing the work.

Qualifications

  • An advanced level culinary, hospitality or business degree
  • At least 3 years experience in managing and participating in the operation of a large scale bakery production center including specialty cake decorating and pastry production, food service management, and inventory control.
  • Candidate must be able to produce classical French / European Viennoserie products/ French modern Tarts
  • European trained
  • Home made ice creams / sorbets
  • Fine dining style a la carte innovative and creative plated desserts
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with a diverse team.
  • Creative, innovative and self-motivated with strong commitment to teamwork and customer service.

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