Pastry Chef at Voltaire Lifestyle Services Limited

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented and creative Experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in preparing a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. You will be responsible for overseeing the pastry section of the kitchen, ensuring that all items meet the required standards and are delivered in a timely manner. You will also contribute to menu development and collaborate with the broader kitchen team to deliver an outstanding culinary experience to our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a variety of high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Design and create new pastry items for menus, including special seasonal and event-specific offerings.
• Manage the daily operations of the pastry section, including ingredient preparation, baking, and plating of desserts.
• Oversee and train junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Ensure that all pastry items are prepared in accordance with food safety regulations, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Maintain inventory of pastry supplies, including managing ordering, stock rotation, and minimising waste.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure seamless coordination between all kitchen sections.
• Stay current with industry trends, techniques, and ingredients, and introduce creative ideas to improve the pastry menu.
• Handle customer requests and feedback related to desserts, ensuring a high level of satisfaction.
• Ensure that all equipment in the pastry kitchen is properly maintained and report any issues to the Head Chef or management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or hospitality setting.
• Formal culinary training with a focus on pastry arts (diploma certification in pastry or baking will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical skills in baking, dessert preparation, and pastry decoration.
• Ability to create innovative and visually appealing desserts.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leading, training, and mentoring junior staff members.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other chefs and kitchen staff.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in creating desserts for special dietary requirements (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of detail and quality.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires working in a professional kitchen with exposure to heat, cold, and kitchen equipment.
• Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items may be necessary.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the demands of the business.

Salary:

• Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.