Sous Chef - Pastry

Hilton; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking a Sous Chef - Pastry to lead pastry production, craft desserts, and contribute to memorable guest experiences.

You will collaborate with the Master Pastry Chef and F&B leadership to develop seasonal offerings, ensure HACCP compliance, manage costs, and mentor junior staff.

High school graduate with 2-3 years in a 4/5-star hotel, international experience preferred; strong pastry skills and leadership required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• 2-3 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4/5-star hotel or top restaurant.
• Culinary education or professional training preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• International work experience is a plus.
• Experience with international hotels is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastry operations: prepare and produce pastries, desserts, and baked goods with high quality and proper cost controls.
• Develop pastry offerings and seasonal menus with Master Pastry Chef and F&B Director.
• Engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to pastry experience.
• Assist with budget management, forecasting, and reporting for pastry operations.
• Oversee pastry kitchen systems, processes, and workflows for efficiency.
• Coach junior staff and foster a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Pastry expertise

HACCP knowledge

Team leadership

Menu development

International experience

Education

High school graduate

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You'll be the mastermind behind our mouth-watering pastries and treats. As a

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You'll be the mastermind behind our mouth-watering pastries and treats. As a Sous Chef - Pastry, you’re not just creating show-stopping desserts – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastry operations: Responsible for the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Master Pastry Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop new pastry offerings and seasonal menus based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to enhance the pastry experience.
• Monitor financial performance: Assist with the budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and pastry operations align with the hotel’s goals
• Ensure operational efficiency: Oversee pastry kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Inspire and develop the team: Support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching to junior staff, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In Addition, This Role Requires The Following Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate
• 2-3 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred
• Knowledgeable in HACCP
• International work experience
• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels

About Us

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

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