Chef de Partie - Pastry

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie specialized in pastry at JW Marriott in Goa, you will craft exquisite desserts and pastries while ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. Your responsibilities will include managing oven and grill temperatures, thawing ingredients properly, portion control, garnishing, and maintaining accurate food logs to monitor the quality and quantity of food produced.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare specialty dishes or suitable alternatives with attention to detail.
• Control oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures for optimal cooking.
• Manage thawing processes by pulling items from freezer to refrigerator.
• Ensure accurate portion sizes, elegant food presentation, and garnish quality.
• Keep detailed food logs to track preparation quality and quantity.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods and notify chefs about surplus food for daily specials.
• Update Food & Beverage service teams on menu specials and any unavailable items.
• Maintain the highest quality and consistency in all food items prepared.
• Prepare cold food dishes as required.
• Support management in the recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching of kitchen employees.
• Demonstrate professionalism by modeling company policies, safety procedures, and cleanliness standards.
• Report maintenance issues, workplace hazards, accidents, or injuries promptly to supervisors.
• Uphold company confidentiality and protect assets.
• Anticipate guest needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Engage in clear, professional communication and foster positive teamwork dynamics.
• Comply with all quality standards and expectations.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing, sitting, walking for extended periods, bending, twisting, lifting objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Possess a Technical, Trade, or Vocational school degree related to culinary arts.
• Have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in pastry or culinary roles.
• No prior supervisory experience required.
• No mandatory licenses or certifications necessary.

Additional Information

This position is classified as non-management and operates full-time onsite at Vagator Beach Road, Goa. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity without discrimination based on disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

JW Marriott, part of Marriott International's luxury collection, offers a distinguished work environment emphasizing associate well-being, career development, recognition, and a collaborative community atmosphere. Working here means contributing to "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." and upholding the legacy of unparalleled service and innovation in the hospitality industry.