Pre-Opening Pastry Chef — Luxury Resort

The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead its pastry and bakery operations during the pre-opening phase, crafting desserts, breads, and confections that embody the resort's soul and Autograph Collection standards.

You will design menus, establish recipes, manage a pastry team across outlets, and ensure quality, food safety, and guest delight in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts or equivalent professional training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or fine dining establishments.
• Proven expertise in pastries, desserts, bread-making, chocolate, and sugar work.
• Strong creativity and attention to detail, blending tradition and innovation.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in managing a pastry or bakery team.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and allergy/dietary requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, guest-focused environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and holidays as required.
• Passion for storytelling through food, bringing the soul of The Pyrmont into every creation.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; Papiamentu preferred.
• Lead the entire pastry operation, including production, planning, and execution, supporting broader culinary leadership.
• Experience in monitoring food cost, inventory, and team productivity for a multi-outlet pastry operation

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry production for restaurants, buffets, in-room dining and banquets events.
• Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure consistency.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP and local regulations).
• Maintain inventory, monitor food costs, and manage production schedules.
• Conduct regular quality checks on food preparation, portioning, and presentation.
• Collaborate with Stewarding to ensure equipment readiness, cleanliness, and smooth workflow in the pastry kitchen.
• Support Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef in monitoring food cost, labor, and production efficiency across all pastry outlets.

Skills

Pastry Arts

Culinary Arts

Leadership

Food Safety HACCP

English & Spanish

Team Management

Education

Degree in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts

Job description

The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead its pastry and bakery operations during the pre-opening phase, crafting desserts, breads, and confections that embody the resort's soul and Autograph Collection standards.

You will design menus, establish recipes, manage a pastry team across outlets, and ensure quality, food safety, and guest delight in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.