Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef

Department: Kitchen
Reports To: Executive Chef

Job Purpose

To prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods while maintaining consistent quality, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, desserts, breads, and other bakery products.
• Ensure all products meet the hotel’s quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and production schedules.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Monitor stock levels and minimise wastage.
• Assist with menu planning and development of new pastry items.
• Ensure pastry equipment and work areas are clean and properly maintained.
• Support and train junior kitchen staff and pastry team members.
• Ensure correct labelling, storage, and rotation of ingredients and finished products.
• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a hotel, restaurant, or bakery environment.
• Relevant culinary/pastry qualification advantageous.
• Good knowledge of baking techniques and food safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Work Location: In person