Pastry Chef

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pastry Chef at Private Advertiser hotel oversees the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high-quality products that meet the hotel’s standards.

You will lead a pastry team, plan creative menus, monitor ingredients and safety, and maintain a clean, efficient work environment while training staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in a 5 Star branded hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related field
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and food safety regulations
• Leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to manage a team effectively

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, bread, and other baked goods
• Develop and introduce new dessert menu items, considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of all pastries
• Monitor ingredient quality and maintain strict adherence to recipes
• Ensure all pastries meet hotel standards and customer expectations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment, following health and safety regulations
• Oversee food storage and inventory management for pastry ingredients
• Monitor ingredient usage to minimize waste and control costs
• Supervise and train pastry team members, ensuring efficiency and skill development
• Assign tasks, manage schedules, and maintain a smooth workflow in the pastry section

Skills

Pastry techniques

Leadership

Team management

Creativity

Food safety

Education

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts/C Culinary Arts

Job description

The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods in the hotel. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and excellent leadership skills to ensure high-quality products that align with the hotel's standards.

Key responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, bread, and other baked goods

Develop and introduce new dessert menu items, considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of all pastries

Monitor ingredient quality and maintain strict adherence to recipes

Ensure all pastries meet hotel standards and customer expectations

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment, following health and safety regulations

Oversee food storage and inventory management for pastry ingredients

Monitor ingredient usage to minimize waste and control costs

Supervise and train pastry team members, ensuring efficiency and skill development

Assign tasks, manage schedules, and maintain a smooth workflow in the pastry section

About you

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in a 5 Star branded hotel or high-end restaurant

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related field

Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and food safety regulations

Creative mindset with the ability to innovate and develop new recipes

Leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to manage a team effectively

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