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Company Description
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A symphony of French elegance and Saudi Arabian warmth.
The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart. Join us and become a Heartist.
Job Description
We are looking to grow our team and engage a highly motivated and passionate Pastry Chef who will work closely with the team.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to curate, plan and supervise all stages of the food at all banquet events in a cost-effective, safe manner to meet as well as exceed customer expectations and attract future business.
- Work closely with the team to prepare destination offerings for pastry and themed events.
- Assist in the creation and planning of menus and implement changes to continue to attract business.
- Supervise the daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.
- Display leadership, training and mentorship to the pastry team.
- Provide training and development for culinary team members.
- Prepare quality pastry items such as breakfast breads and pastries, desserts, sorbets, creams, ganache, amenities, displays, and centerpieces, as well as creating memorable guest requests.
Qualifications
- University degree preferable in hospitality or culinary management.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a luxurious property.
- Preferably previous experience in a similar role.
- Strong experience in pastry and bakery.
- Creative mind.
- Creative and passionate about food and customer service.
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.
- Hands-on management style with ability to prioritize and lead through example.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Additional Information
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.
We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.
From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels' more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.
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