Lead Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Menu Innovation

EliteService Staffing; Horsens; On-site; DKK 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

EliteService Staffing seeks a Pastry Chef for a restaurant in Horsens, Denmark. You will create and bake pastries, develop new recipes, and manage kitchen inventory and staff to maintain high quality. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and strict food-safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires proven pastry chef experience and a creative, detail-focused approach to menu development, with collaboration with the Head Chef on specials.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry chef in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, equipment and sanitation standards.
• Creative mindset with ability to develop unique recipes.
• Strong leadership to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create unique pastry recipes meeting restaurant standards and customer preferences.
• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts and other baked goods according to recipes.
• Monitor inventory levels and order ingredients to maintain stock.
• Train kitchen staff on pastry techniques and supervise their work.
• Ensure food safety guidelines are followed in a clean, safe workspace.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to develop new menu items and specials.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Creativity

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Job description

EliteService Staffing seeks a Pastry Chef for a restaurant in Horsens, Denmark. You will create and bake pastries, develop new recipes, and manage kitchen inventory and staff to maintain high quality. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and strict food-safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires proven pastry chef experience and a creative, detail-focused approach to menu development, with collaboration with the Head Chef on specials.