Senior Pastry Chef at Voltaire Lifestyle Services Limited

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in preparing a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. You will oversee the pastry section of the kitchen, lead a team of pastry cooks, and work closely with other departments to provide an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and create innovative dessert menus in collaboration with the Head Chef, ensuring alignment with the overall theme and vision of the hospitality establishment.
• Prepare, bake, and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Oversee the daily operations of the pastry section, including inventory management, ingredient procurement, and maintaining proper food storage and hygiene standards.
• Lead, train, and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation within the pastry kitchen.
• Manage and control costs by monitoring waste, portion sizes, and managing pastry section budgets.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques, introducing new ideas and innovations to the menu.
• Participate in menu planning and contribute to seasonal offerings or special events, adapting the dessert menu as needed.
• Handle customer feedback or special requests, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, or similar role within a high-end restaurant, hotel, or bakery.
• Formal culinary training with a focus on pastry and baking (a degree or diploma from a culinary school is an added advantage).
• Strong knowledge of different baking techniques, dessert recipes, and ingredient properties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining composure under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with a passion for mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with recipe development and creating seasonal or themed menus.
• Understanding of dietary preferences and restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, etc.).
• Familiarity with cost control and inventory management.

Working Conditions:

• This role involves working in a professional kitchen with exposure to heat, cold, and kitchen equipment.
• Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items may be required.

Salary:

Competitive, commensurate with experience