Pastry Chef - Eaton, Hong Kong

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Eaton Workshop is more than a hotel. Here, hospitality is a means for community, creativity, and culture. Eaton HK, Eaton Workshop's hometown hotel in Hong Kong is a welcoming cultural hub for kindred spirits to convene, collaborate, and create. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Jordan and inspired by Wong Kar Wai’s 1990s Hong Kong films, Eaton Hong Kong is a dynamic and inclusive cultural hub and sanctuary for hotel guests and Hong Kongers interested in art and culture, music, community, food and beverage, and more.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall preparation and production of all items from the Pastry Kitchen
• Lead daily kitchen operations from the floor, working alongside the team to maintain high standards, ensure smooth service, and provide hands-on coaching during prep and peak hours
• Manage the selection, training and development of employees within the pastry team to ensure that quality, culture and core standards are met including long range development goals
• Ensure strong communication internally and externally to achieve the best results
• Create innovative and creative pastry menus for the hotels venues and include regular updates according to season, promotions, pricing and availability
• Set control systems which will assure quality and consistency and meet operational needs
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning and purchasing decisions
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to HACCP guidelines and health regulations
• Manage ordering and stock levels appropriate to the demands of business
• Ensure compliance with legislated health and safety requirements within the workplace
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by superior or Hotel Management

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

• Minimum 8 years of solid experience in international hotels, reputable restaurants and/or high quality pastry production
• Qualification in professional pastry production
• Passionate about F&B, motivated and love what you do
• A desire to create and introduce new ideas
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; A good team player and role model 
• Able to maintain a positive disposition 
• Strong belief in kitchen hygiene and the ability to uphold food safety standards 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese