Junior Pastry Chef
Application Deadline: 15 July 2025
Department: Kitchen
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Slovenia - Portorož
Description
The job of Junior Pastry Chef is executed satisfactorily when:- Daily kitchen operation is managed and organised, budget is prepared, payroll is verified, dishing costs and food storage is organised and controlled
- Menus and specialty dishes for all outlets are prepared and implemented, to provide permanent control of food technology, maintain standards of food purchasing, preparation, quality, hygiene, sanitation and decoration
- New dishes and pastries are developed
- Festival items are prepared with creative ideas and quality products – i.e. Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Spring Festival and other national/cultural festivals
- Effective employee working relationships are established and maintained
- All HACCP guidelines are achieved and maintained
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen
- Create new pastry and dessert menus for all restaurant outlets and banquets, conduct tastings and presentations with photos and costing
- Establish culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery which meet the need of the target market
- Develop and maintain up-dated operations manuals for all food production and Stewarding sections and make recipes and maintain up-dated and accurate costing of all Pastry dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation
- Supervise the Pastry kitchen staff in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardised menu guidelines
- Oversee all matters related to food purchasing for pastry and bakery
- Check food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control on a daily basis
- Liaise with the Chief Steward in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the Pastry/Bakery kitchen, such as machinery and small kitchen equipment
- Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene
- Work with Executive Pastry Chef and Director of People Services to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs
- Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs
- Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines
- Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
- Work with Executive Pastry Chef in the preparation and management of the department’s budget
- Assist in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
- Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
- Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
- Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
- Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
- Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements
- Implement and practice HACCP
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
EDUCATION:- Gastronomic education certificate or equivalent (apprenticeship/diploma/BA/Bsc)
- Must show signs of career development
- HACCP certification
EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, the following is required:
- Minimum 5 years in kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5* Hotel chain
- Minimum 10 years (pastry) kitchen experience with a minimum of 2 years in Europe
- Experience in the retail sector is beneficial
- Banqueting experience is preferred
- Slovenian – excellent oral and written skills
- English – excellent oral and written skills
- Additional language - beneficial
About Kempinski
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.
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