Head Pastry Chef

PeakNet; Oslo; On-site; NOK 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

PeakNet in Oslo is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry department, create innovative desserts, and ensure top-tier presentation and taste across the menu. You will manage inventory, train and supervise staff, and collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver desserts for all meals, while upholding strict food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum five years of high-end pastry experience and a proven ability to mentor a team are essential; salary is negotiable based on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Proven track record of creating unique and delicious pastries that exceed customer expectations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train motivate and manage a team
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new pastry recipes that align with our restaurant's concept
• Manage inventory levels and order supplies to ensure smooth operation of the pastry department
• Train mentor and supervise pastry staff to maintain high standards of quality and service
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with food safety regulations
• Oversee the plating and presentation of pastries to ensure they meet our standards for taste appearance and portion size
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely delivery of desserts for all meals

Skills

Leadership

Pastry recipe development

Inventory management

Staff training

Food safety

Working under pressure

Job description

We are searching for a skilled and passionate Head Pastry Chef to join our team in Oslo. As the Head Pastry Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our pastry department including creating new and innovative menu items managing inventory and ordering supplies and training and supervising staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop new pastry recipes that align with our restaurants concept
• Manage inventory levels and order supplies to ensure smooth operation of the pastry department
• Train mentor and supervise pastry staff to maintain high standards of quality and service
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with food safety regulations
• Oversee the plating and presentation of pastries to ensure they meet our standards for taste appearance and portion size
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely delivery of desserts for all meals

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant or hotel
• Proven track record of creating unique and delicious pastries that exceed customer expectations
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train motivate and manage a team
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Salary $1000 per month negotiable based on experience

This position is open to all nationalities