Oriental pastry chef

Oriental pastry chef

Location

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Job Description Develop new and innovative concepts in Oriental menus

• Participate in Menu Planning as appropriate
• Supervise oriental kitchen operation and day to day activities
• Direct and monitor preparation of all oriental dishes
• Taste sauces (Arabic / Oriental) to ensure correct taste
• Ensure that all Oriental Dishes are served in correct manner and waste avoided
• Communicate on daily basis to Executive Chef all relevant information of operation Consider Local requirement, Market Needs, New trends, Recipes and Food Costs
• Inspect the set up of all kitchen work Stations
• Aware of menu engineering techniques considering cost and variety
• Review all requisitions for foods and supplies
• Oversee the oriental food presentation on all buffets to meet the Hotel standards
• Review and control of cost and waste
• Ensure that CDP receive the right training and optimum guidance
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
• Review the schedule and follow the attendance of Oriental kitchen team
• Assist in preparing manning guide and budget of the dep't
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies
• Prepares, cooks, serves oriental Appetizers, Savories, Salads and Sandwiches
• Prepares, cooks, serves hot and cold sauces and all oriental dishes
• Decorate and present portions and dishes with good garnishing techniques

Qualifications

• Degree in the Culinary Arts (preferred)

• 3+ years in a kitchen environment

• Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques

• Capable of following instructions without variation

• A desire to learn new flavors and techniques

• The capability to work safely, efficiently and neatly

• Willingness to work nights and weekends

• Your team and working environment

• Sofitel Shahd Al-Madinah boasts a landmark location in the center of Madinah, a short walk from the northern entrance of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The property features 469 keys, including the most luxurious suite in Madinah, two- and three-bedroom suites, three dining outlets, an executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a fitness center with a gym, stand out as a beacon of modern luxury and French savoir-faire, blending the brand’s unique sense of joie de vivre with the very best of the local.