Vacancies at Accor

Job Description

The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for supporting the pastry team in preparing high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods while ensuring consistency, creativity, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards. This role involves supervising and training junior team members, maintaining kitchen organization, and contributing to menu development.

Key Responsibilities:

Pastry Preparation & Presentation

• Prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, bread, and other baked goods according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure proper presentation and quality of all items leaving the pastry section.
• Maintain creativity and innovation in daily production.

Kitchen Supervision

• Supervise and support junior team members, including commis Chefs and apprentices.
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure smooth workflow within the pastry section.
• Monitor portion control, waste management, and food storage practices.

Menu Development

• Assist in creating new recipes and improving existing dishes.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Sous Chef or Executive Pastry Chef on seasonal and special event menus.

Hygiene & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to food hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards as per local regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen.

Inventory Management

• Monitor stock levels and communicate with the purchasing team for replenishments.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients to maintain freshness.

Training & Development

• Train and mentor junior staff in pastry techniques and standards.
• Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a high-end hotel or restaurant.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Leadership abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Housekeeper to join our team.  In this essential role, you will be responsible for the professional and cost-effective running of the Housekeeping department, with a focus on achieving high standards of cleanliness for guest rooms, public areas and back of house areas.

Reporting to the Rooms Division Manager, as an Executive Housekeeper, your responsibilities will include: 

• Supervising and leading the housekeeping team, including hiring, training, and evaluating team performance.
• Manage the daily operations of the housekeeping department, including scheduling team members, assigning tasks, and ensuring adequate coverage.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering and replenishing cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as Front Desk and Maintenance, to address guest requests and maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure that all guest rooms and public areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
• Ensure that all housekeeping team members adhere to safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Monitor and control departmental expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines. 
• Any other duties assigned by your manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar high-paced role is essential.
• Strong leadership attributes.
• Clear communication to lead and develop a large team.
• Positive stakeholder management with the ability to collaborate with multiple departments. 
• A solutions-focused individual with a strategic mind and the ability to forward-plan successfully.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see through the guest’s eyes.
• Problem solving skills to ensure the day runs smoothly.

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Job Description

• Maintains the standards of performance as detailed in the Departmental Operations Manual to ensure the efficient operation of the department in accordance with Hotel Policy.
• To ensure that the daily requirements of each different sections of the Kitchen Department, as regards the supply of fresh/ cooked meat/ fish and seafood products, are delivered to them at the requested time, quantity and standards. 
• Preparation as per brand standards.
• Consult with your superiors about food production aspects of special events e.g. functions, outside catering; being planned.
• To verify that stock received from suppliers are to the desired standards of the Kitchen Department.
• To keep all stocks securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored.
• To respect portion control (according to standard recipes) and minimizing waste.
• After service switch off and clean work areas as well as surfaces.
• Maintains and cleans all work areas, butchery equipment and utensils to the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene required by the hotel.
• Co-ordinates with colleagues whenever necessary regarding operational problems.
• Is familiar with the operational procedures of all equipment in the butchery and operates them in the correct manner to ensure the maximum efficiency and personal safety.
• To assist in the implementation of the various food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP and other Municipality regulations.
• Participates in any scheduled training and development program that may improve personal or departmental standards.
• Responds to any changes in the Food and Beverage function as dictated by the hotel.
• To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different outlets of the Kitchen Department.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in similar role and industry. 
• An ability to demonstrate your confident personality and a passion to learn and be challenged.
• Strong understanding of modern food trends.
• Willing to work a range of shifts as we are open 7 days per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.