Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry
We are seeking a talented and passionate Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our culinary team in Cairo, Egypt. As a key member of our pastry department, you will contribute to creating exceptional desserts and pastries that delight our guests and uphold our reputation for culinary excellence.
- Prepare and produce high-quality pastry items, desserts, and baked goods following standardized recipes and guidelines
- Demonstrate creativity in developing new pastry recipes and presentations while maintaining consistency in taste and quality
- Assist in organizing and maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-stocked pastry kitchen
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards at all times
- Collaborate closely with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of pastry items
- Support and guide junior team members in pastry preparation techniques and culinary skills
- Assist in inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering of pastry ingredients and supplies
- Conduct regular quality checks on pastry products to uphold our standards of excellence
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and sanitation requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a high-end hotel or restaurant
- Extensive knowledge of pastry preparation, including breakfast pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, and decorative items
- Strong presentation skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency in food hygiene practices, HACCP, and ISO standards
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
- Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset
- Flexibility to work different shifts as required
- Food safety certification (preferred)
Hotel Overview: Overlooking one of Cairo’s most beautiful Nile views, Nile City Towers complex is a business destination claim to Egypt’s corporate success. Built on a total area of 16,000 sqm, Nile City Towers boasts a 170 meter Nile façade and its two towers are an anchor to an exclusive shopping center, upscale housing, a five-star hotel, 8-screen cinema and 4 floors of underground parking.
The spectacular reception leads the way to 540 elegantly designed rooms, suites restaurants, bars and a health club the 25th floor with a comprehensive range of fitness facilities including a signature Willow Stream Spa as well as a sky-high swimming pool.
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.