Pastry Sous Chef, W

Costa Navarino is in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is currently home to four 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort at Navarino Dunes, W-Costa Navarino and Mandarin Oriental at Navarino Bay. In the coming years, more upscale branded hotels will be added to our portfolio, both in Messinia and Athens.

Navarino Dunes Costa Navarino facilities include 766 bedroom units award winning Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2 spa & thalassotherapy center, four multi-awarded, signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues, 5,000 m2 House of Events and a wide range of sports, such as the "Mouratoglou Tennis Center", Bayern Munich football academy, Navarino Outdoor and many more.

W Costa Navarino, exclusively for adults and young adults over 12 years old, offers 226 stylish rooms, 2 bedroom suites and 3 bedroom villas with infinity private pools, staged in the Bay of Navarino with stunning Ionian Sea views, The Watersports Center, The Away Spa and gym with a heated 25m-long lap pool, including the new Navarino Agora, an open marketplace with retail, street food, open-air cinema and exciting programming throughout the day and night.

W Costa Navarino is seeking for a Pastry Sous Chef to make an impact on this job. The successful candidate will strongly support the Pastry executive chef in the operation and directing the pastry department, supervising the collegues and control daily requisitions , ensuring that all the products are according to the high standards of the department.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and communicate daily production needs
• Demonstrate proper and safe usage of all kitchen equipment
• Have knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation
• Be able to clearly define productivity standards with quality requirements and methods required to obtain them
• Check that all food and beverage outlets' orders are at the correct level and do not surpass the stocks which are required
• Respond appropriately to guests' needs during the hours of operation
• Ensure accuracy in the weekly time sheets and that they are in accordance with the weekly forecast
• Have the ability to support the control of food cost
• Ensure that the wage overtime forecast is submitted each week and authorized by the Chef

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in the sector, including a minimum of 2 years as a Sous Chef in an international 5*hotel chain
• A culinary degree
• Ability to speak, write and converse freely in English. Ability to speak, write and converse freely in Greek is desirable.
• Managing the kitchen budget.
• Strong computer skills
• Good hygiene knowledge and HACCP Standards
• High energy, ability to work under pressure, good organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Planning the food menus as per the seasonal availabilities.
• Staying updated with the new trends in the food industry.  
• High energy, ability to work under pressure, good organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Delegating tasks to Prep Cooks.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to manage the budget to ensure profitability.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Private Medical Plan
• Accommodation in the vicinity of Costa Navarino (for non-Messinian associates)
• Meals Provided On-site

• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• Potential for Task Force Assignments Abroad in Marriott Hotels
• Exposure to an International Work Environment

• Use of Costa Navarino Facilities (subject to internal policies)
• Access to the Support Room – Online Wellness Platform
• Discounts at Marriott Hotels Worldwide