Executive Pastry Chef
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10090199 Location Lantau Island, Hong Kong Business Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Date posted May 28, 2024Job Summary:
Reporting to the Culinary Director, the Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for daily operations of Pastry department and manages all aspects of operations with commitment and passion. This person will be the role model to train and coach the chef teams to demonstrate in-depth understanding, implementing, training and enforcing the goals, standards and requirements of Disney standard for Food & Beverage line of business.
The Executive Pastry Chef will also heavily engage in menu and product development in accordance with the restaurant concepts, evaluating the offerings on a quarterly base and monitoring the competitive set to ensure relevancy in the market.
Job Responsibilities:
- In charge for all Pastry Kitchen in Park and 3 Hotels, leading daily effective pastry operations and casts management at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
- Providing leadership & managing entire pastry team to achieve F&B financial and operations KPIs such as Food Cost, Labor Cost, Operating Expenses and Guest Rating
- Controlling food cost, driving food and work safety, quality and food quality consistency according to Disney’s standard compliance
- Communicating with Culinary Director, Executive Chefs (Park and Hotel), Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Front-of-House leaders on timely basis to understand and download departmental targets and direction to fellow cast and leaders
- Providing regular review of working process and menu development & enhancement based on business needs and guest mix changes. Leading cast development program to identify talents and design effective deployment programs driving one-team spirit across Park and Hotels
- Planning and organizing kitchen activities in all kitchens under his/her care. Driving and advocating the execution of environmental friendliness program such as food waste recycling and relevant go green initiatives
- Providing coaching to the culinary casts on the 5 keys basic and culinary standards such as food safety compliance and recipe handling
Requirements:
- Min. of 15 years of working experience in hospitality industry with 2 years in leadership role for leading pastry & bakery operations in luxury hotel or Michelin-starred restaurants
- Certificate of a 2-year culinary trainee ship or an appreciates with certified restaurant or hotel
- Hands-on approach, creative, organized with can-do attitude to work under pressure
- Fluent in both English and Chinese with professional presentation skills to communicate with guests and internal stakeholders
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About Hong Kong Disneyland Resort:
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers unforgettable, culturally distinctive Disney experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds. Filled with your favorite Disney stories and characters, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers guests the opportunity to explore eight diverse lands that are home to award-winning, one-of-a-kind attractions and entertainment. Complete your adventure with stays at the resort’s luxurious Disney hotels. The magic doesn’t end at our doorstep; as a dedicated member of the local community that cares deeply about societal wellbeing, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spreads its magic through community service programs that help families in need, boost creativity among children and families, encourage the protection of the environment and inspire healthier living.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with HK International Theme Parks Limited, which is part of a business we call Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.