Lead Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Team Leader

KnowlegeBridge; Svalbard; On-site; NOK 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

KnowlegeBridge in Svalbard is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare desserts, breads and pastries for our guests, oversee the pastry kitchen, train junior staff and ensure the highest quality standards.

The role requires proven pastry experience in luxury settings, strong leadership, creativity for seasonal menus, and strict adherence to food safety. Open to all nationalities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a luxury setting.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and equipment.
• Creative mindset for new desserts and pastries.
• Experience leading and training junior staff.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide range of desserts, breads and pastries.
• Create new recipes and seasonal menus for dietary needs.
• Manage ingredients inventory and costs to ensure timely orders.
• Oversee pastry kitchen operations, scheduling, productivity and hygiene.
• Train new employees and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with other chefs on menus for banquets and events.
• Monitor food costs and stay within budget while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Baking techniques

Menu development

Leadership & training

Time management

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Ovens & equipment

Pastry tools

Job description

KnowlegeBridge in Svalbard is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare desserts, breads and pastries for our guests, oversee the pastry kitchen, train junior staff and ensure the highest quality standards.

The role requires proven pastry experience in luxury settings, strong leadership, creativity for seasonal menus, and strict adherence to food safety. Open to all nationalities.