Head Pastry Chef (Svalbard)

SafeBox; Svalbard; On-site; NOK 127,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeBox in Svalbard is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead and inspire the pastry team. You will design and develop dessert menus, supervise production, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation in a high-volume kitchen.

You will also manage inventory, supervise junior chefs, and ensure strict food safety practices while meeting production deadlines in the Arctic setting. A leadership-focused candidate with 5+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a pastry chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry department operations.
• Create new menu items and desserts.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Train and supervise junior pastry chefs.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards.
• Meet production schedules and deliver desserts on time.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety

Creativity

Menu development

Job description

Head Pastry Chef (Svalbard)

We are in search of a highly skilled and experienced Head Pastry Chef to join our team in Svalbard. As the Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pastry department, including creating new menu items, managing inventory and ordering supplies, and training and supervising junior pastry chefs. You must have a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing desserts and pastries while also maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. Excellent time management skills are necessary to meet production schedules and ensure timely delivery of desserts to our guests. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience as a pastry chef in a high-volume kitchen, with strong leadership abilities and the ability to work well under pressure. A competitive salary of $1300 per month is offered, along with the unique opportunity to work in the beautiful Arctic setting of Svalbard.