Pastry Chef

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

A luxurious hotel in Svalbard is seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join our culinary team As a Pastry Chef you will be responsible for preparing and creating a variety of delicious desserts breads and pastries for our guests Your role will also involve overseeing the pastry kitchen training and managing junior staff and ensuring the highest quality standards are met

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide range of desserts breads and pastries according to the hotels menu
• Create new recipes and develop seasonal menus that cater to different dietary requirements
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies ensuring timely orders and cost-effective use
• Oversee the pastry kitchen operations including scheduling shifts monitoring productivity and maintaining hygiene standards
• Train new employees on pastry techniques and recipes provide ongoing guidance to junior staff
• Collaborate with other chefs in menu planning and execution for banquets or special events
• Monitor food costs and work within budget constraints while maintaining high quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant or hotel setting
• Extensive knowledge of baking techniques ingredients equipment decoration methods etc
• Creative mindset with the ability to come up with new ideas for desserts and pastries
• Strong leadership skills with experience in training or managing junior staff members
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or related field is preferred

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of 1100$ per month for this full-time position

If you are passionate about creating beautiful and delicious pastries while working in an inspiring environment surrounded by natural beauty we would love to hear from you

This position is open to all nationalities