Head Pastry Chef

Horizon Financial Services; Oslo; On-site; NOK 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Financial Services in Oslo invites a seasoned Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry program, creating and overseeing all dessert offerings while guiding a team of pastry chefs and bakers to deliver exceptional quality.

The role requires proven pastry leadership, mastery of baking and plating techniques, strict health standards, and the ability to manage menus, inventory, and production in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional pastry kitchen experience.
• Proficient in pastry techniques, baking, decorating and plating.
• Creative with strong attention to detail and ingredient quality.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent time management to meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update pastry and dessert menus.
• Oversee pastry production for consistency and quality.
• Train and supervise pastry staff and bakers.
• Monitor inventory and place orders as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe pastry kitchen.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with chefs to create cohesive menus.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Baking techniques

Decorating & plating

Ingredient quality

Time management

Education

Culinary degree in Pastry

Job description

Head Pastry Chef

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Pastry Chef to join our team in Oslo, Norway. As the Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating and overseeing all pastry and dessert offerings for our restaurant. Your creativity and attention to detail will be essential in developing new and flavorful desserts that will delight our customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create new pastry and dessert menu items that align with our restaurant's concept
• Oversee the production of all pastries and desserts, ensuring high quality and consistency
• Train, mentor, and supervise pastry chefs, bakers, and other kitchen staff
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Collaborate with other chefs to create cohesive menu offerings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of various pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail
• In-depth knowledge of ingredient quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality
• Excellent time management skills to meet production deadlines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience as a Pastry Chef
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a professional kitchen
• Experience with menu creation preferred
• Fluent in English (Norwegian language skills are a plus)

Salary

$900 per month (negotiable based on experience)