Sous Chef, Pastry
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Strategically located in the heart of Singapore’s shopping, dining and entertainment districts and with the City Hall and Esplanade Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train stations and other major transportation nodes at its doorstep, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford are the gateway to explore Singapore’s landscapes at your convenience.With a total of 2,030 well-appointed guestrooms, both hotels also offer a distinct collection of 12 lifestyle and dining choices including Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant JAAN by Kirk Westaway, cutting-edge meeting space at Raffles City Convention Centre with 34 meeting rooms and one of Asia’s largest spas, Willow Stream Spa.
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Sous Chef, Pastry
Summary of Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities and tasks of this position are as listed below, but not limited to these:
- Support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading the day-to-day operations of the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of quality, creativity, and consistency across all pastry offerings.
- Ensure all pastry recipes and product yields are accurately costed, reviewed regularly, and aligned with budgetary guidelines.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of all pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery items in accordance with established recipe standards, portion control, and quality expectations while minimizing wastage.
- Monitor food stock levels and ensure adequate supply and freshness of ingredients in relation to hotel occupancy, restaurant operations, and banquet forecasts.
- Assist in creative menu development and seasonal dessert promotions for all dining outlets, events, and banquet operations.
- Work closely with the F&B team and respective operational departments to support annual marketing plans, festive promotions, and culinary campaigns.
- Maintain exceptional product quality, hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards in compliance with company policies and HACCP requirements.
- Interact with guests to obtain feedback on pastry and dessert offerings, ensuring a memorable dining experience and prompt resolution of concerns or complaints.
- Foster a positive, motivated, and collaborative working environment within the Pastry and Culinary team.
- Train, mentor, and develop pastry colleagues through coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to support continuous learning and succession planning.
- Support recruitment and selection efforts to build a capable and high-performing pastry brigade aligned with the hotel’s service culture and standards.
- Ensure work schedules, manpower planning, and annual leave arrangements are administered effectively to support operational requirements.
- Drive innovation by identifying new pastry trends, techniques, and operational improvements to enhance productivity and guest satisfaction.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with all supporting departments including Stewarding, Engineering, Security, Finance, Hygiene, People & Culture, and F&B Service teams.
- Ensure a safe and secure working environment for all team members and uphold all workplace safety standards and procedures.
- Continuously develop personal knowledge, leadership capabilities, and industry expertise to contribute as a strong culinary leader within the organization.
Requirements & Competencies:
- Diploma or professional certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume pastry operation, including supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of pastry production, bakery operations, plated desserts, chocolate work, and buffet presentation.
- Creative and innovative mindset with a passion for modern pastry trends and guest experiences.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene practices, and HACCP standards.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Positive attitude with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and what we really hope to achieve is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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