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Protea Hotel Skyz Kampala
Fuzu ExclusivePastry Chef
Kampala, Uganda
Closing: Feb 5, 2022
7 days remainingPublished: Jan 25, 2022 (4 days ago)
Job Requirements
Education:
Diploma, Associate's degree
Work experience:
5 years
Language skills:
English
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Full time
Job Overview
As a Pastry Chef, you will be the hotel’s kitchen-professional specialized in the making of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods for the Hotel. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your passion, work ethic and creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes.
Your main duties shall include following recipes to create world-class pastries, cookies and other baked goods, developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menu, keeping stock of the kitchen’s inventory and leading a team of pastry assistants among others
About Skyz Hotel
Located on top of Naguru Hill, the hotel offers world class accommodation and conferencing facilities, an on-site fine dining restaurant with a well-stocked bar and 4 rooftop bars that offer panoramic views of Kampala.
The hotel has a swimming pool area with its own dedicated bar. The hotels has 2 conference halls on site both with a capacity of 120 people, the famous Skyz Deck which can seat 300 people and 13 ultra-modern boardrooms fully equipped with the latest equipment.
Protea Hotel Skyz currently has 141 rooms ranging from standard rooms to the presidential suite. Guests on club floors get to enjoy the Club Lounge which is perfect for private meetings and small discussions. The hotel has an onsite company that facilitates guests’ transfers at an extra charge.
Essential skills
- Basic understanding of professional pastry work
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to create and innovate
Basic understanding of professional cooking.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Great attention to detail
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to multi-task, conduct work prioritization & target setting
Proactive and creative approach to issues
- Unlimited passion for pastry work
The spirit of team work
Open-minded and willing to learn
Warm, approachable and friendly
Love for teaching and guiding junior colleagues at work
Integrity
Team player
Confident, flexible and great communicator
- A Bachelors degree in culinary arts, a relevant degree majoring in pastry making, baking or a degree in a relevant fieldOr
A diploma in a related field with 4 years of experience in the role of Pastry Chef in a 4-star hotel
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the hospitality industry, with an emphasis on Pastry arts- preferably as a Pastry Chef
Minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role preferably as a pastry chef 3. In-depth knowledge of the food industry.
Proven experience in pastry arts in a 4 star hotel
Marriot International Training is an added advantage
Strong working knowledge of related computer software, including restaurant management software.
Responsibilities
Job Overview
As a Pastry Chef, you will be the hotel’s kitchen-professional specialized in the making of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods for the Hotel. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your passion, work ethic and creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes.
Your main duties shall include following recipes to create world-class pastries, cookies and other baked goods, developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menu, keeping stock of the kitchen’s inventory and leading a team of pastry assistants among others
About Skyz Hotel
Located on top of Naguru Hill, the hotel offers world class accommodation and conferencing facilities, an on-site fine dining restaurant with a well-stocked bar and 4 rooftop bars that offer panoramic views of Kampala.
The hotel has a swimming pool area with its own dedicated bar. The hotels has 2 conference halls on site both with a capacity of 120 people, the famous Skyz Deck which can seat 300 people and 13 ultra-modern boardrooms fully equipped with the latest equipment.
Protea Hotel Skyz currently has 141 rooms ranging from standard rooms to the presidential suite. Guests on club floors get to enjoy the Club Lounge which is perfect for private meetings and small discussions. The hotel has an onsite company that facilitates guests’ transfers at an extra charge.
Essential skills
- Basic understanding of professional pastry work
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to create and innovate
Basic understanding of professional cooking.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Great attention to detail
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to multi-task, conduct work prioritization & target setting
Proactive and creative approach to issues
- Unlimited passion for pastry work
The spirit of team work
Open-minded and willing to learn
Warm, approachable and friendly
Love for teaching and guiding junior colleagues at work
Integrity
Team player
Confident, flexible and great communicator
- A Bachelors degree in culinary arts, a relevant degree majoring in pastry making, baking or a degree in a relevant fieldOr
A diploma in a related field with 4 years of experience in the role of Pastry Chef in a 4-star hotel
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the hospitality industry, with an emphasis on Pastry arts- preferably as a Pastry Chef
Minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role preferably as a pastry chef 3. In-depth knowledge of the food industry.
Proven experience in pastry arts in a 4 star hotel
Marriot International Training is an added advantage
Strong working knowledge of related computer software, including restaurant management software.
- To take the lead for the Pastry section preparing a wide variety of baked goods (cakes, pastries, desserts, pies, bread etc.) following both traditional and modern recipes
- Understand Guest’s preferences and make suggestions based on those findings
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings so that they are appealing to the eye
- Ensure hygiene and maintain the station while practicing exceptional safety, food-best-practices and organizational skills.
Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items 6. Come up with recipe ideas from scratch and putting them to effective use at the hotel
Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients 8. Monitor, maintain and or order relevant equipment
Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends 10. Lead, guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently 11. Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
Important to Note:
1. This Job Description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to company needs. It is part of every staff member's responsibility to contribute to SKYZ mission and comply with SKYZ values
2. Any form of canvassing will lead to the disqualification of your application. Hand delivered or late applications will not be accepted.
3. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
