Overview
We Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort is hiring passionate, energetic and experienced candidate for the position of Pastry Sous Chef.
Responsibilities for Sous Chef
- Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
- Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
- Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
- Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
Requirements and skills
- Minimum 4 years of working experience as Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef or Head of The Department.
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Organizing and leadership skills
- Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
About Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, nestled between the tranquillity of the White Sands of Cavelossim Beach and opulent greenery, is one of Goa's finest and super luxurious beach resorts. This premium 20 acres property exudes extravagance and opulence harnessing your holiday with priceless moments. Novotel is known for its extremely clean and safe environment and has now gone a step further to strengthen its safety norms. The resort staff leaves no stone unturned and implements stringent safety rules.
The resort is located right on Cavelossim Beach in South Goa. The beautiful state of Goa is known for its numerous churches and beautiful coastline making it a perfect destination for honeymoons, Family vacations , short business trips and slowly the destination is picking up in terms of beach weddings & large corporate beachside events.
The must visits in Goa include the World Heritage Site @ Old Goa, Mangueshi Temple, Shantadurga temple, Panjim city for local shopping and a stop over at Panjim's main church situated right in the heart of the city.