Pastry Chef

Organization- Park Hyatt Saigon
Summary
Park Hyatt Saigon occupies a prime position in central Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam (District 1), overlooking the elegant Opera House on Lam Son Square. The premier hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is within reach of boutique shops, restaurants, and parks. There are plenty of recommended shopping hot spots and things to do within walking distance of our hotel in Saigon District 1, including the historic Dong Khoi Street and Le Thanh Ton Street.

Among 18 awards in the past 6 years, these marvelous achievements are inspiring, acting as beacons of resilience and hospitality for both guests and our local communities:

• 2024 Top 5 Hotels in Southeast Asia, Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler
• 2023 The 15 Best City Hotels in Asia, Travel and Leisure World's Best Awards
• 2023 Best City Hotels in Vietnam, Travel and Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific
• 2023 Best 500 Hotels in the World, Travel and Leisure
• 2023 Forbes Travel Guide – Star Awards Winners

Our strategy is to make a difference in the lives of all those we touch — colleagues, guests, operators, community members, and shareholders alike.

We care for people so they can be their best. This is demonstrated in our values of Respect, Integrity, Humility, Empathy, Creativity, and Fun. At Park Hyatt Saigon our aim is to create energizing experiences that connect our guests to who and what matters to them most. We are passionate about fostering connections, the place for any and every occasion, and a one-stop experience.

We will continue to enhance the quality of the products craftsmanship with the willingness to create objectively a world 'finest product' and promise exceptional quality, continue creating and enhancing the hotel to ensure Park Hyatt Saigon can carry out its future vision is to become
a landmark
, one of the world's legendary great hotels.

In order to achieve this grand mission, it's greatly thanks to our talents who are experienced, well trained, and deeply focused on the hotel's future goals and position.

Currently, Park Hyatt Saigon is looking for a
Pastry Chef
,
.
Join with Hyatt corporation to discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.  This is truly an exciting role where two days will never be the same

As a
Pastry Chef
, you will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Pastry Chef is responsible to function as the Production Manager for all pastry and bakery products, making sure that they contribute to the overall success of outlets and banquets, in accordance with the hotel's standards and financial goals.

Job description:
Is in charge of all dessert menus and reports directly to the Executive Chef.
(Menus inclusive of Pastry boutique, a refined lounge, events and weddings, luxury cakes, a la carte restaurants, room amenities, catering, a creative new menu of chocolates , luxury brand events and business partnerships.)

• Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations.
• Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions.
• Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
• Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.
• Responsible for guiding, training and developing the next generation of talent.

Essential Functions:

• Planning and execution of the dessert and baked goods menu.
• Supervision, guidance and training of assistant pastry chefs.
• Development of new designs and recipes.
• Creation of signature desserts.
• Ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Training and mentoring colleagues to ensure growth and future succession, leading by example.

Coordination with the Executive Chef on complementary flavors.

• Leading the latest trends in culinary arts.
• Artistically creating showpieces or centerpieces.
• Experimentation with new flavors.
• Assigning priorities to guest requests.

We can offer you

• Attractive package and full Hyatt international management associate benefit
• Full international insurance package
• Accommodation provided
• Entertainment and travel allowance
• Complimentary accommodation at selected Hyatt properties worldwide
• Learning and development opportunities
• International, professional and friendly 5-star working environment

Qualifications

• A skilled, passionate, positive and creative Pastry Chef, preferably with strong experience in traditional and refined French techniques along with a modern edge.
• A charismatic leader who can further refine, enhance, expand and promote our level and reputation of luxurious cuisine
• Fluent use of the English language
• Ability to deal with challenges in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to evaluate data from a variety of sources to establish trends, recognize patterns and realize opportunities.
• Ability to think and reason strategically to establish goals, future vision and objectives on a regular basis.
• Ability to assess, recommend and act to maintain company standards and meet organizational expectations.
• Ability and sensitivity to customize and individualize responses to situations for each guest and colleague in alignment to the standards and values of Park Hyatt Culinary and F&B Departments.