Job Number 23135839
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, Al Mamsha Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Leading the Pastry Team

• Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees\' absence.

• Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Assists in the supervision of pastry preparation shift operations.

• Prepares food items and executes requests based on required specifications.

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Pastry Team

• Develops, designs, or creates new ideas and items for Pastry Kitchen.

• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.

• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Assists the Executive Chef with menu development associated with Pastry.

• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Monitors and Provides service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction.

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Supports achievement of culinary goals associated with pastry products including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Provides assistance in prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing daily pastry operations work.

• Supports procedures for food and beverage portion and waste controls.

• Purchases appropriate supplies and manages inventories according to budget.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world\xe2\x80\x99s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the \xe2\x80\x9cGold Standards\xe2\x80\x9d of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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