What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at Ocean House Management?
A Place Unlike Any Other.
Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, RI, the Ocean House overlooks a pristine stretch of private beach with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Montauk and Block Island.
2 1/2 hours from NYC and 1 1/2 hours from Boston. 49 luxury guest rooms, 20 signature suites and 5 private villa vacation homes. 12,000 square foot OH! spa. Over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Up to 8 unique dining options during summer season.
A member of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux Collection and only one of five hotels in the United States that hold triple Five-Star with Forbes, Ocean House offers uncompromising service and world-class amenities, while paying homage to New England’s golden age of hospitality with timeless elegance and renewed civility.
Scope of Position
The Pastry Chef will oversee pastry operations of both banquets and the outlets, create an innovative selection and menu, and prepare or coordinate the preparation of food ordered by guests. Please note that the Coast Restaurant is both Relais & Chateau certified and Forbes 5 Star.
Schedule Requirements
The operation is 24 hours a day 7 days a week, inclusive of all holidays. While the company will make every attempt to create a work and life balance, all exempt team members may be required to work extended shifts and additional days based on business demands. Working more than eight hours per day and more than five consecutive days as needed is an essential job function for all exempt roles. All exempt team members should be responsible in scheduling their time off.
Key Relationships
External: Key relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Major areas of responsibility/management include, but are not limited to:
- The Executive Pastry Chef to write, maintain and update all pastry menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed.
- Attend BEO meetings, communicate information to pastry department, oversee pastry production flow and adjust to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
- Monitor to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.
- Manage to see that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition, review daily cleanliness practices with culinary team and keep up with daily cleaning schedule.
- The ability to interact and train with pastry staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.
- Advanced level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important.
- Responsible for practicing, managing, and promoting OHM’s Mission and Values so that it becomes an intricate part of the everyday operation
- Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional attire
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to Ocean House Collection’s sustainability programs
- Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.
Required Job Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure of tense/confrontational situations
- Uphold the Company standards, policies and procedures
- Prioritize and organize tasks and work area
- Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management
- Follow directions
- Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
- Maintain confidentiality of guest/employee information and pertinent hotel data
Qualifications
- Previous luxury hospitality service environment experience preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a pastry kitchen
- Minimum 1 year of recipe development, food costing practices, labor management, team building and menu development experience
- Minimum 1 year of bread baking program experience
Education:
- Baking/Pastry Degree from an accredited culinary program or equivalent experience
Language Skills:
- Fluency of the English language is required (read, write, speak)
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