Junior Sous Chef – Pastry

Job description

Shangri-La Group – Sri Lanka

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo overlooks the Indian Ocean in the heart of the business district with direct access to the most extensive international shopping mall in Sri Lanka, Shangri-La’s own One Galle Face Mall. The hotel offers the finest accommodation in Colombo, an exciting new dining and social scene and the largest and extensive hotel conference and event facilities. The hotel comprises of 541 rooms and suites.

Join our team as Junior sous Chef – Pastry!

As a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry, we rely on you to:
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in overseeing daily pastry operations.
• Maintain consistency in flavors, textures, and presentation to meet brand and guest expectations.
• Experiment with new recipes, techniques, and plating styles to enhance the dessert menu.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues ensuring high performance .
• Assist in stock management, ensuring optimal inventory levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Stay updated on the latest pastry trends, global dessert styles, and innovative baking techniquesto continuously improve the menu.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
• A passion for Culinary.
• Similar experience in a 5-star hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert presentation.
• Ability to manage a team, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality production.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Creativity and innovation in developing new pastry and dessert concepts.