Pastry Chef - Six Senses Milan (New Hotel Opening)

SX - Milan (MILSX); Milano; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Senses Milan is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the Pastry Kitchen, craft and cost innovative desserts, and uphold Six Senses standards of sustainability and local sourcing. The role requires fluency in English and Italian, plus a strong background in luxury hotel pastry operations.

The successful candidate will manage dessert development, supervise pastry production, and ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and budgetary controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts.
• 5+ years of experience as chef/pastry chef or in equivalent pastry/kitchen roles.
• Knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, and Italian/European food safety regulations.
• Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are helpful.
• Right to work in Italy with visa/work permit if applicable.
• Additional professional qualifications or certifications as required by Italian legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen ensuring brand standards.
• Develop, test and cost new pastry recipes and menu items.
• Refresh pastry offerings to stay aligned with Eat With Six Senses philosophy.
• Monitor food waste and implement composting where possible.
• Establish sustainable purchasing practices for ingredients.
• Provide training to instill cost-conscious mindset across the team.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and budgetary requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Education

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

As Pastry Chef, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.

Duties and Responsibilities

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The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen. Supervise the preparation, baking and finishing of desserts, breads and baked goods in accordance with brand standards.

• Develop, test, and cost out new recipes and menu items for the Pastry Shop/Bakery. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all products prepared.

• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of pastries and constantly assess offerings to remain relevant and in line with Eat With Six Senses practices.

• Monitor sorting of food and material waste for efficient food wastage removal for composting.

• Establish purchasing practices that meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.

• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.

• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Pastry Chef, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts, plus 5+ years of experience as a chef, pastry chef, baker or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience with specialized training in pastry.

• Possess thorough knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards, including HACCP principles, allergen management and applicable Italian and European food safety regulations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of seasonal ingredients, local food products, sustainable sourcing and nutrition principles, with the ability to contribute to the Eat With Six Senses philosophy.

• Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are considered an advantage.

• Possess a valid right to work in Italy, with the relevant visa or work permit where applicable.

• Hold any additional professional qualifications, training or certifications required by applicable Italian legislation, including mandatory workplace health and safety training, where relevant.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Pastry Chef at Six Senses Milan. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Milan is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.