Pastry Chef: Lead Creative Desserts & Kitchen Team

Flyper; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Flyper in Esbjerg, Denmark, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead our bakery's pastry kitchen. You will create pastries, cakes and desserts, develop new menu items with the head chef, and ensure consistent quality in taste, appearance, and portions.

You will oversee inventory, place orders for ingredients, maintain food safety standards, and train junior pastry staff. Fluent in English; Danish is a plus. This role offers a hands-on, creative environment in a well-established bakery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques and flavor combinations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of pastries, cakes and desserts according to established recipes.
• Develop new menu items based on seasonal availability and customer preferences.
• Decorate pastries with creative designs using techniques such as piping and molding.
• Ensure all pastry offerings are consistently high quality in taste, appearance and portion size.
• Manage inventory levels and place orders for ingredients as needed.
• Maintain a clean work environment by following food safety standards and regulations.
• Train junior pastry staff on techniques, recipes, food safety protocols etc.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events or promotions involving pastries.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Independent work / teamwork

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Flyper in Esbjerg, Denmark, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead our bakery's pastry kitchen. You will create pastries, cakes and desserts, develop new menu items with the head chef, and ensure consistent quality in taste, appearance, and portions.

You will oversee inventory, place orders for ingredients, maintain food safety standards, and train junior pastry staff. Fluent in English; Danish is a plus. This role offers a hands-on, creative environment in a well-established bakery.