Head Pastry Chef — Lead Luxury Desserts and Team

Event Staffing; Svalbard; On-site; NOK 166,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Event Staffing in Svalbard is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry team and oversee all pastry and dessert offerings for the hotel’s restaurants and events.

You will manage inventory, place orders for pastry supplies, and maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness in the pastry kitchen. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Pastry Chef in high-end establishments.
• Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavor combinations.
• Ability to create innovative and visually appealing desserts.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee all pastry and dessert offerings for hotel restaurants and events.
• Manage inventory and ordering of pastry supplies.
• Maintain high levels of food safety and cleanliness in the pastry kitchen.
• Lead and develop pastry team to deliver consistent quality.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Pastry techniques

Team leadership

Job description

Event Staffing in Svalbard is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry team and oversee all pastry and dessert offerings for the hotel’s restaurants and events.

You will manage inventory, place orders for pastry supplies, and maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness in the pastry kitchen. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.