Pastry Chef De Partie – Regent Seven Seas Cruise – Jakarta

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Ensure that Quality Standards and Procedures are in line with company Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure that pastry personnel is guided and trained to increase productivity.
• Manage and run a section with the assistance of the Sous Chef Pastry, and with minimum supervision required from the Pastry Chef.
• Maintain a disciplined shift, with full in control of both the production and the personnel assigned.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines, and methods provided by the Pastry Chef are followed accordingly.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with USPH and Company Regulations.
• Able to work in any section of the Pastry Department and demonstrate methods and recipes to subordinates.
• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in assigned area and according to instructions from the Pastry Chef.
• Analyze recipes constantly for any possible improvements.
• Submit daily food requisition to the Pastry Chef.
• Countercheck daily deliveries from the Storeroom for accuracy
• Report discrepancies to immediate supervisor if deliveries are incorrect or not completed.
• Ensure that recipe reviews are conducted, corrected if needed, and communicated to the Pastry Chef.
• Possess knowledge of established quality standards and company policies.
• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation and appearance according to recipes and pictures.
• Rectify discrepancies immediately.
• Communicate any relevant provision issues to the Pastry Chef daily.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.
• Ensure immaculate cleanliness in the Pastry Department and adjacent areas .
• Apply safe work practices and procedures according to PH Regulations.
• Prevent any equipment damage/loss.
• Control and maintain all Pastry equipment distributed to staff, ensuring that it is cleaned and/or sanitized and returned in an acceptable condition after each use.
• Monitor the cleaning, handling and storage of all Pastry equipment.
• Justify, record, and report any damages and/or malfunctions.
• Ensure that the pastry/adjacent areas are ready for announced or unannounced inspection, performed by Ship Management or local authorities.
• Ensure that the HACCP program is applied accordingly.
• Possess thorough understanding of how TAR operates.

Other Duties And Responsibilities :

• Attend early stand-by for any inspection.
• Work late hours occasionally for specific events.
• Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.
• Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above-mentioned accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with SSSL policies.
• Project a favorable image of the company, promote its aims and objectives, and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavors.
• Comply with the safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures at all times, participating in all relevant meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in all mandatory training without excuse.
• To efficiently perform all other duties as requested by shipboard management or shore side.

Requirements :

• Advanced Pastry Skills.
• Minimum of 8 years in the profession in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• Work with international team members.
• Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).

Preferred :

• Fluency in additional language(s)
• Cruise Ship Experience.