Pastry Chef De Partie

Why We're Here

At Hotel Indigo® we serve the curious – people who are inspired by new places, new people and new ideas.  With hotels in culturally diverse locations all over the world, no two properties are the same. Each is part of the pulse and the rhythm of a place, drawing on the story of its local area to inspire every aspect of the hotel, from intriguing design to distinctive local ingredients in our menus. We’re a global family of properties, bound together by a common desire to give our guests not merely a room, but a place.

How We're Different

Hotel Indigo, Grand Cayman is an upper upscale lifestyle hotel opened in the Spring of 2024, offering 282 guest rooms with views across the Caribbean Sea, multiple restaurants, an expansive pool deck and rooftop bar, for a uniquely local experience that brings into harmony the novel and the known, awakening the curiosity to join in, venture out, and encounter the meaningful connections that lead to life’s true riches.

Just as no two neighborhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo hotels are alike, and no two Team Members are alike.  We are looking for bright, confident, and free-spirited people to join our team!

What You'll Do

The talented Pastry Chef de Partie will be responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent food and professional service to restaurant guests, ensuring all pastry and bakery items meet the Chef's standards. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining a strong relationship with your coworkers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all pastry and bakery production for our Restaurants, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the Senior Management
• Maintain communication with the Pastry chef and culinary leaders.
• Create and maintain a sound working relationship with all preparation personnel.
• Review restaurant reservations and banquet event orders on a daily basis in order to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items.
• Report to the Pastry Chef any maintenance or repairs needed.
• Ensure that all recipes are executed to provide maximum profitability.
• Review all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verifies all special food requests with the Pastry Chef.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Inspect delivery of food to ensure the highest level of quality
• Make menu recommendations to the Pastry Chef for future menu development, holidays, special events and promotions.
• Supervise the development of daily specials.
• Introduce special plated desserts and tests new items.
• Ensure a variety of menu items offering local and seasonal specialties.
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, working cooperatively as a team member and concentrating on both internal and external customers.
• Comply with departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations and policies set forth in the Employee Handbook and Management.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:

• 5 years of prior experience within a similar role in luxury 5 star hotels - Michelin Star restaurant experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Baking / Pastry Arts degree or completion of a culinary program or equivalent experience.
• Must have a good understanding of health requirements.
• Strong computer skills to include: Work, Excel, Power Point, Office and Outlook.
• A strong foundation of baking and pastry techniques.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand/walk up to 8 hours.
• Strong creative organization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate written and verbally in English.
• Strong skills in Wedding Cake & Entremets production, Chocolate Decorations & Showpieces and Banquet setups.
• This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The hourly pay for this role is USD $13.00 per hour plus gratuities.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, meal per shift, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.