Head Pastry Chef – Re-advertised

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Livingstone, Zambia
Full-time
Company Location: Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Company Description

Exotic, luxurious and indigenous. Anantara’s unique destinations cater for everything from a relaxing city break to an extravagant once in a lifetime journey. Exciting opportunities bring Anantara’s heart-felt hospitality and sense of discovery to destinations across Asia and the Middle East.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                         Head Pastry Chef

Department:                     Kitchen

Reports To:                         Executive Chef

Responsibility Level:          SH

WHAT WE BELIEVE AND HOW WE CHOOSE TO BEHAVE

At Anantara we always behave in the following way…

We have pride in the work we do, how we present ourselves, and how we communicate with our guests and our colleagues.
We use our initiative and always find the best way to solve a problem for a guest or a colleague.
We work as a team with colleagues across all departments to deliver the highest quality of service on all occasions.
We always think of new ways to surprise and delight our guests.
We treat guests and colleagues with dignity and respect.  Everyone is important.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
We are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world.

WHY THIS JOB EXISTS

At Anantara we believe that great Pastry Chefs do not need or require a job description.  We know that their passion and their personal mission is to conceive and create Great Cakes, Pastries, Breads and Desserts, with reference to the most creative and original work being done around the world today.

Members of the Kitchen Department are responsible for ensuring that all visitors to the hotel are delighted by the quality, creativity and variety of our food and beverage offerings in every area of the hotel, and that F&B is regarded as a strong point of differentiation for the hotel in its local market.

At Anantara, we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world.  We treat our guests and our colleagues with respect and work hard together to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Pastry Chef oversees the production of pastries, sweets, breads, ice creams, toppings and fillings. He or she is the expert of creation, execution, and presentation of pastries and desserts befitting for 5*luxury experiences.
To make Great Pastries and Desserts, with reference to the most creative and original work being done around the world today.
Possess expert artistic abilities to make their pastries and desserts appealing to the eye.
To develop the future great Pastry chefs of the industry.  Identify and train chefs with the highest potential, and redeploy any chefs working in Pastry who do not have a passion for the work.
Pay attention to food cost – but not be constrained by it in the search for creating new and original product. Minimize spoilages and utilize food surpluses.
Prepare special Showpiece productions for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and display buffets.
To be a Food Ambassador for Anantara supporting new openings and Task Force missions
To participate in and win competitions for originality, creativity and product quality.
To oversee strict adherence to all required health & safety standards while performing the work.
Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.
Maintains the high standard presentation of food and buffets, together with the Executive Chef further responsible for planning, directing, controlling, cooking and co-ordination.
Ensures that all food requests are executed to the fullest satisfaction of the guests in accordance with the Company’s policies.
Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
Maintaining the inventory and cost control by planning menus with quality ingredients within the budgetary restrictions.
 Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Pastry Team.
Performs other duties if required over and above stated.
Prepared to work overtime if requested.
Is aware of all fire, safety and emergency procedures.

HOW YOU CAN SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE

Within Anantara, the top-performing people who do this job always demonstrate the following attitude:

Working with Others:
They always try to anticipate and exceed the needs of customers and colleagues
They use their own initiative and good judgement to solve problems in a calm and efficient way
They enjoy working with others to achieve common goals.  They volunteer as required to ensure the success of the team
They act with personal professionalism and integrity at all times
Taking Responsibility:
They always conduct business honestly and fairly.  They keep sensitive information confidential.
They can prioritise their workload effectively and be organised and structured at work
They manage their time and pay attention to detail.  They know their jobs and are able to work without close supervision.
They display a positive attitude, even under pressure.  They personally check their work to ensure its accuracy.
Delivering Results:
They are committed to meeting and exceeding all performance standards
They constantly look to develop their own professional skills and abilities
They perform job tasks in line with established policies and procedures
They always try to provide a top-quality experience to all our guests.
Qualifications

Diploma in Culinary or hotel management

Five years of work experience in kitchen operations

Additional Information

Full grade twelve school certificate

Closing date: 25th June 2025

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