Pastry Chef

Pay Range: ( $3,125.00 - $3,333.33/ Monthly Compensation )

Basic Job Function:

To plan, organize and supervise all aspects of bakeshop and pastry preparation of the Alan Wong’s Restaurant at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. Ensures the maintenance of the hotel’s standards for food quality, freshness and cleanliness.

Essential Functions:

• Directs, manages and supports the operations of the pastry and bake shop operations for Alan Wong’s Restaurant at the Kahala Hotel & Resort, communicates daily and attends any pertinent meetings with food & beverage outlets, food & beverage administration or other departments and ensures the operational safety and cleanliness of all kitchen working areas and equipment.
• Assists and participates in the hiring process and decision making of the culinary applicants. Assists with the preparation and completion of the annual performance appraisals and may review with each colleague in a timely manner
• Establishes and maintains a professional, trained and motivated staff through effective implementation of performance and career-development programs and to ensure the highest level of professional competence and efficient continuity within those positions.
• Assists in the planning and development of new menu items and conducts research for special ethnic food promotions and theme parties, assists with reviews and revisions of existing menus as needed.
• Monitors business forecast and ensures staffing requirements are met while maintaining payroll control and overall financial success of the department.
• Forecasts labor costs, analyzes cost and revenue reports to ensure the maximization of profits, orders food and general supplies, analyzes overall operations and the coordinates equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• Researches, develops and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Communicates with local produce distributors to ensure proper delivery and to take advantage of unusual or seasonal products.