Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

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Job Description For Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Description

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is Australia's first Centric hotel, situated in the bustling Melbourne CBD. Offering the perfect location to discover Melbourne's hidden treasures, local attractions, and vibrant music scene.

Featuring 277 luxurious rooms, as well as an indoor pool and gym, the Hyatt Centric Melbourne is a hotel that truly encapsulates the essence of the city. Langlands Restaurant & Bar, serves delicious local cuisine and offers stunning 180-degree views of the city from the hotels top floor.

Our mission is to connect our guests to Melbourne's vibrant energy, encouraging exploration and adventure throughout your stay. The thoughtfully designed Hyatt Centric will ensure that you never miss a moment of the lively Melbourne experience.

You are here. Now go anywhere

The Role:

As a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry at Hyatt Centric Melbourne, you will be an essential part of the culinary team, responsible for the production of pastry items throughout the hotel. You will have the freedom to create and express yourself while producing desserts for the main restaurant, events, and café. This is primarily a production-focused role, but you will also participate in event service and catering when required by the Chef De Cuisine.

The responsibilities are not limited to:

• Responsible for creating high-quality pastries for the hotel, including offerings for the restaurant, events, and breakfast services.
• Develop seasonal À la carte, breakfast, and event menus aligned with the hotel's philosophy.
• Join the team for events and assist with plating and service as required.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of your designated working area and kitchen section.
• Foster positive relationships with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and quantity of all dishes to be served.

Qualifications
About you:

• 2+ years' experience working in a fast-paced high end restaurant or hotel specializing in pastry.
• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher
• An ability to think outside the box to create new and innovative desserts.
• Precision in measurements, decoration, and presentation.
• Being able to manage multiple tasks, especially during busy service periods.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team, ensuring smooth operation in the pastry section.
• Ability to work on a flexible 24/7 roster.
• Well-developed computer skills particularly in the use of MS Office.
• A collaborative attitude, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Culture Statement:

We aim to create a culture that seeks to empower our teams by creating a safe and authentic environment through supporting each other's individuality, being open-minded and inclusive.

Our team members should always feel valued, uplifted and trusted as individuals and in their respective roles. We value flexibility through listening to, and understanding what our team members need in order to create a balance between responsibilities at work and personal life.

We believe honesty is crucial, fun is always encouraged and equality and quintessential.

Hyatt Centric employees enjoy, but are not limited to:

• Complimentary and discounted accommodation across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Free use of Hotel Gym & Pool facilities
• Complimentary barista coffee daily
• Discounted dining in our Langlands' Restaurant and Bar
• Investment in your career development through training, opportunities and mentorship
• Complimentary laundryfor work related items

How to apply

ClickAPPLYor contact Isabella Barisic via isabella.barisic@hyatt.com

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Experimentation, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt