Lux Pastry Chef de Partie – Dessert & Events

Hosco.com; Toscana; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence area is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie. You will prepare a range of pastries and desserts, support the pastry kitchen, and contribute to bespoke guest experiences within a luxury hospitality setting.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar role, professional pastry training, and a passion for high-quality, creative presentation. Team collaboration and rigorous standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar Pastry Chef de Partie or equivalent role within luxury hospitality.
• Professional training or a degree in Pastry, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry preparation: doughs, creams, chocolate, desserts, cakes, and other pastry techniques.
• Genuine passion for pastry with creativity, quality, precision, and presentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality products on deadlines.
• Ability to work independently within assigned section while collaborating with the Pastry Chef and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, creams, doughs according to recipes and quality standards.
• Lead the pastry section ensuring consistent taste, texture, quality and presentation.
• Support mise en place and ensure timely preparations for service.
• Assist in specialty dinners, private events, celebrations and bespoke guest experiences.
• Contribute ideas to enhance creativity and culinary identity of the pastry operation.
• Maintain freshness, flavour, texture, presentation and portioning of pastry products.
• Maintain clean, organised workstation and proper storage of pastry ingredients.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Creativity

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Pastry/Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence area is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie. You will prepare a range of pastries and desserts, support the pastry kitchen, and contribute to bespoke guest experiences within a luxury hospitality setting.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar role, professional pastry training, and a passion for high-quality, creative presentation. Team collaboration and rigorous standards are essential.