Pastry Chef

Alila Hotels; Calderitas; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alila Mayakoba is seeking a Pastry Chef responsible for the efficient operation of the pastry and bakery department, aligned with brand standards and financial goals, while meeting guest and owner expectations.

You will act as Production Manager for all pastry items, lead a kitchen team, develop seasonal concepts, supervise banquet pastry setups, ensure high-quality desserts, and maintain strict hygiene, inventory and cost controls.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in luxury hospitality.
• Proficient in chocolaterie, ice cream production, sweet and savory bakery, pastry, and confectionery.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in menu development.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in team training and departmental organization.
• Fluency in Spanish and advanced English (spoken and written) are both essential.
• Experience in managing and organizing banquet setups, ensuring effective planning, resource coordination, and supervision of every detail to deliver successful, high‑quality events.
• Expertise in quality control and strict adherence to food hygiene standards.
• Skilled in inventory management and cost control.
• Experience conducting cooking classes for guests.
• Knowledge of vegan and gluten‑free cuisine.
• Ability to create seasonal concepts and desserts.
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• The Pastry Chef is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the department in line with corporate strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations.
• The role functions as the Production Manager for all pastry and bakery products, ensuring they contribute to the overall success of outlets and banquets in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals.

Conocimientos

Chocolaterie

Ice cream production

Bakery & pastry

Confectionery

Menu development

Leadership

Banquet planning

Food hygiene

Inventory management

Cost control

Cooking classes

Vegan & gluten-free cuisine

Seasonal desserts

Descripción del empleo

Organization- Alila Mayakoba

The Pastry Chef is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the department in line with corporate strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations. The role functions as the Production Manager for all pastry and bakery products, ensuring they contribute to the overall success of outlets and banquets in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals.

Summary

The Pastry Chef is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the department in line with corporate strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations. The role functions as the Production Manager for all pastry and bakery products, ensuring they contribute to the overall success of outlets and banquets in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in luxury hospitality.
• Proficient in chocolaterie, ice cream production, sweet and savory bakery, pastry, and confectionery.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in menu development.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in team training and departmental organization.
• Fluency in Spanish and advanced English (spoken and written) are both essential.
• Experience in managing and organizing banquet setups, ensuring effective planning, resource coordination, and supervision of every detail to deliver successful, high‑quality events.
• Expertise in quality control and strict adherence to food hygiene standards.
• Skilled in inventory management and cost control.
• Experience conducting cooking classes for guests.
• Knowledge of vegan and gluten‑free cuisine.
• Ability to create seasonal concepts and desserts.
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work under pressure.