Pastry Chef

Alila Mayakoba; Solidaridad; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alila Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, seeks a Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations across outlets and banquets. The role emphasizes high‑quality production, creative menu development, and team leadership in a luxury setting.

Requirements include at least 2 years as a Pastry Chef in luxury hospitality, fluency in Spanish and advanced English, and expertise in chocolate, ice cream, and vegan/gluten‑free cuisine.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years of experience as 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

• Ensure efficient operation of the pastry and bakery department.
• Oversee banquet planning and execution to ensure high-quality events.
• Align production with hotel standards and financial goals.
• Lead training and organize the department for peak performance.
• Maintain strict hygiene and quality control standards.
• Manage inventory and control costs for pastry operations.
• Develop seasonal concepts and signature desserts.
• Collaborate with outlets and events to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Conocimientos

Pastry chef experience

Chocolaterie

Ice cream production

Bakery & confectionery

Menu development

Leadership

Banquet coordination

Quality control

Inventory management

Cost control

Cooking classes

Vegan & gluten-free

Seasonal desserts

Pressure management

Descripción del empleo

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