Junior Sous Chef Pastry
Descrizione dell'offerta
We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef Pastry to join our pastry brigade in a Luxury 5-Star Hotel , supporting the Head Pastry Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operations of the department.
This is a key leadership role within the pastry kitchen, combining hands-on production, team supervision, and operational excellence, while ensuring consistency, quality, and creativity across all pastry offerings.
Key Responsibilities
Pastry Operations & Quality
- Support daily pastry operations and ensure full readiness for service
- Ensure consistency in preparation, plating, and presentation of all pastry items
- Oversee mise en place, hygiene, and organization of pastry workstations
- Ensure full compliance with standard recipes, portioning, and HACCP procedures
Service & Guest Experience
- Ensure all pastry products meet 5-star quality, presentation, and timing standards
- Support smooth service during events, tastings, and high-volume operations
- Promote a guest-focused and service-driven culture within the pastry team
Financial & Sustainability
- Support portion control, waste reduction, and proper inventory rotation
- Maintain food cost awareness and support stocktaking activities
- Promote sustainable practices, seasonal ingredients, and efficient product usage
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor Chef de Partie Pastry, Demi Chef de Partie, Commis, and Apprentices
- Support onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of junior pastry staff
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative pastry kitchen culture
Creativity & Collaboration
- Contribute creative input to pastry menus and seasonal offerings
- Support tastings, promotions, and new dessert rollouts
- Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef Pastry and Executive Chef
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in pastry kitchens within quality hotels or restaurants;
luxury hospitality experience is a strong plus - Solid technical pastry skills with strong attention to detail and presentation
- Natural leadership abilities with the capacity to guide and motivate a team
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining consistency and precision
- A professional aligned with values of care, integrity, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement