Executive Pastry Chef - Seoul, 대한민국. - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

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About the location:

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is located in the heart of Seoul, offering world-class customized services and sophisticated features based on its craft and expertise. The Hotel, standing tall with 29 glittering stories, is meant to look like an ancient Korean palace of old, but stylized and brought into the 21st century. Classic Korean nature motifs and modern aesthetics adorn the décor, reflecting the surrounding mountain backdrop and views of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces. The Hotel features 8 distinct restaurants and bars, including award-winning Yu Yuan and the secret speakeasy Charles H., ranked as the Best Bar in Korea and one of the Asia's 50 Best Bars. The rest of the hotel is equally stunning with the works of over 130 Korean artists featured throughout the establishment. From contemporary art and pottery pieces in the rooms and halls to the intricate three-dimensional Korean ship created out of hundreds of ivory-colored buttons by Ran Hwang, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has held the top spot as Seoul's leading luxury hotel and rightfully so.

Executive Pastry Chef
Full time

Position : Department Head
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Summary

The Executive Pastry Chef plans, organizes, controls and directs the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for outlet food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency. As the member of the Kitchen, the Executive Pastry Chef works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience and provide leadership, ability to priorities and adapt to the changing needs of the operation. The ideal candidate brings forward creativity and innovative ideas, an inspire mentor to the team. The candidates must have a great culinary and organizational skills, good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management and facilitation skills.

Experience

Three to five years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage management positions

Education

College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience

Desired Skills

Has a working knowledge of Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures

Has a solid knowledge and understanding of F&B Operations, food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting

Is a good "judge" of people, quickly understands the environment and coaches other to improve long-term outcomes

Has good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management and facilitation skills

Has strong leadership and interpersonal skills, is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation

Has proven ability to manage multiple priorities with lean resources while delivering high-quality results

Has the ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems

Is proactive, hands-on and able to operate autonomously

Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

Has a positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach

Has the ability to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest proactively

Is energetic and has a professional approach to his/her craft

Is flexible with his/her schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holiday

Key Functions

Is responsible for the designing, executing, and operating the desert offering of all the outlets

Provide final authorization for development of and changes to menu items

Participate in execution of key Marketing, PR, and Social Media Campaigns

Create the best team and structure for the kitchen operations

Select products and vendors

Set expense lines for kitchen products

Manages and supervises the pastry in accordance with FS core and culture standards and local operating criteria at all times

Selects, trains, evaluates, leads, motivates, coaches, and disciplines all employees in the Kitchen's food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation

Assists in the planning and development of menus and recipes, ensures the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilizes creative menu planning to minimizing waste

Controls labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control

Takes an active role to meet the outlet financial goals

Ensures that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen

Maintains control systems, which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitors food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and fosters an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality

Communicates with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met

Coordinates menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods

Has the ability to practice and demonstrate excellent technical kitchen skills

Assists in leading the execution of special culinary events

Informs and keeps the Executive Chef up to date on problems and irregularities and recommends courses of action

Has a great culinary skills, good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management and facilitation skills

Ensures high standards of personal presentation and grooming

Attends regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments

Has the ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts

Maintains knowledge of competition and industry trends

Provides knowledge and skill training to team both on the job and classroom training

Anticipates the needs of guests, respond accordingly to guest inquiries or problems, and recognizes regular guests by name and utilize the guest's name consistently

Remains calm and alert, especially during emergency situations, heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for the staff and other employees

Supports the entire Food and Beverage operation, including working in other areas if necessary

Forecasts workloads and arranges work schedules for the team to adequately cover all shifts

Provides for coverage in case of employee absence and adjust staffing as necessary to meet business demands

Observes physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed

Communicates with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice

Listens to understand requests, responds with appropriate actions, and provides accurate information

Complies with Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact

Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors

We look forward to receiving your application