Pastry Chef

Job Description :

• Oversee the daily operations of the Pastry & Bakery section, ensuring smooth production and service.
• Lead and supervise the pastry team, providing guidance, coaching, and training to ensure consistent performance and high-quality standards.
• Maintain consistently high standards of taste, texture, quality, presentation, and portioning across all pastry products.
• Develop and introduce new pastry creations, seasonal products, and innovative dessert concepts.
• Work closely with the CEO in planning menus, promotions, special events, etc.
• Control food costs through proper portioning, yield management, inventory control, and minimising product wastage.
• Ensure compliance food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards within the pastry kitchen.
• Support the team in managing high-volume operations and other large-scale events.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Bakery, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant pastry and bakery experience, preferably in a five-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Previous experience in a Pastry Chef or equivalent position is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bakery, cakes, and plated desserts.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a pastry team in a high-volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation standards.
• Good understanding of food costing, inventory management, production planning, and waste control.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Candy/Pastry R&D, Pastry, Western Pastry, Baking, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Cook