Lead Pastry Chef — Custom Cakes & Dessert Art

Sunshine Specialty Food and Bakery Inc. (Hearts & Bells); Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Specialty Food and Bakery Inc. (Hearts & Bells) is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to own dessert and cake production, delivering high-quality pastries, custom cakes, and visually striking decorations.

You will lead recipe development, manage baking operations, ensure strict quality and freshness, maintain kitchen sanitation, and present finished products in line with brand standards, while collaborating with the team to delight customers.

Responsibilities

• Pastry & Custom Cake Creation: Prepare, bake, and assemble high-quality baked goods, specialty cakes, pastries, and custom desserts, strictly adhering to or enhancing brand recipes.
• Advanced Decorating & Finishing: Execute intricate decorating techniques (fondant work, piping, icing, glazing, and edible decorations) with precision and artistic flair.
• Ingredient & Recipe Management: Accurately measure, weigh, and mix ingredients using commercial equipment. Manage recipe scaling and assist with recipe development/refinement.
• Baking & Oven Mastery: Monitor baking processes precisely, ensuring correct oven temperatures, timings, and optimal product yield.
• Coffee Preparation: Assist in developing and preparing specialty coffee drinks and complementary beverages that pair well with the bakery's pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Quality & Freshness Control: Maintain flawless product presentation, taste, texture, and visual appeal. Conduct quality assurance checks and monitor ingredient fresh dates and inventory.
• Kitchen Sanitation & Food Safety: Maintain strict cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards across the kitchen workspace, equipment, and storage areas.
• Display & Presentation: Ensure all finished products are styled and displayed in an attractive, appealing manner consistent with brand standards.

Job description

Sunshine Specialty Food and Bakery Inc. (Hearts & Bells) is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to own dessert and cake production, delivering high-quality pastries, custom cakes, and visually striking decorations.

You will lead recipe development, manage baking operations, ensure strict quality and freshness, maintain kitchen sanitation, and present finished products in line with brand standards, while collaborating with the team to delight customers.