The Hotel
Following two years of extensive renovation, the historic Albergo Italia reopens under the new name Le Graal Cortina, part of the luxury collection “Le Graal.”
This 5-star luxury hotel, featuring a contemporary and sophisticated design, aims to offer guests a unique and memorable hospitality experience through impeccable, empathetic, and spontaneous service. The goal is to create a welcoming and refined atmosphere where every guest feels valued and pampered. The primary objective of the team is to excel in every aspect of the guest experience—from warm welcomes and personalized attention to the high quality and uniqueness of dining and wellness services.
Job Description
Our Pastry Chef plays a pivotal role within the Culinary team, ensuring the creation and presentation of refined, innovative, and high-quality pastry offerings that elevate the guest experience. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef leads the pastry team in the design, preparation, and execution of a diverse range of desserts, breads, and baked goods, aligning with the hotel’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and authenticity.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute an elegant and innovative pastry menu for breakfast, à la carte service, events, and banqueting.
- Ensure exceptional quality, taste, and presentation in all pastry items, respecting seasonality and product integrity.
- Manage the daily operations of the pastry kitchen, including production planning, inventory control, and team supervision.
- Mentor, train, and inspire the pastry team, fostering a culture of creativity, precision, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B; team to develop new concepts, respond to guest preferences, and uphold brand standards.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards in all phases of food handling and kitchen operations.
- Monitor costs, minimize waste, and optimize production efficiency without compromising quality.
- Oversee ordering and stock rotation of ingredients to maintain freshness and control budgets.
- Participate in menu tastings, internal events, and guest experiences related to pastry and culinary arts.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, techniques, and luxury culinary innovations.
📌 Pastry Chef
🏢 Gruppo importante
📍 Cortina d'Ampezzo