Pastry Chef

Private Advertiser; Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Manila is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead and craft exceptional pastries, desserts and baked goods. You will design, prepare and present pastries that meet high quality standards and delight customers, while mentoring the pastry team and ensuring consistency across offerings.

Responsibilities include managing production schedules, maintaining safety and hygiene, and collaborating on seasonal menus with the executive chef and front-of-house staff.

Qualifications

• Formal pastry training or certification is required.
• Advanced pastry techniques including lamination and tempering.
• Proficiency with pastry production, plating and decoration.
• Strong food safety knowledge and HACCP principles.
• Experience leading pastry teams and managing inventories.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative pastries, desserts, cakes and baked goods.
• Prepare doughs, creams, fillings using established recipes.
• Manage pastry production schedules for timely delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and safety in pastry area.
• Train and supervise pastry staff on techniques and quality.
• Source ingredients, manage inventory and reduce waste.
• Collaborate on seasonal menus with executive chef and FOH.
• Ensure allergen labeling and food safety compliance.
• Monitor food costs and portion control to support profitability.

Skills

Laminations

Tempering

Piping

Cake decoration

Plating

Food safety (HACCP)

Kitchen leadership

Inventory & cost control

Creativity & menu development

Time management

Education

Formal training in pastry arts or professional baking

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join, Our Store is located in Lucky China Town Mall Binondo, Manila. This is a full-time position where you will take a leading role in designing, preparing and presenting exceptional pastries, desserts and baked goods that delight our customers. As Pastry Chef, you will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity and consistency across all our pastry and dessert offerings. This role is central to our commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences and will have a significant impact on our brand reputation and customer satisfaction.

What you'll be doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and creating innovative pastries, desserts, cakes and baked goods that meet our quality standards and appeal to our target market
• Preparing pastry doughs, creams, fillings and other components using established recipes and techniques, whilst maintaining consistency and quality
• Managing pastry production schedules to ensure timely delivery of fresh products throughout service periods
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation and safety standards in the pastry kitchen and storage areas in accordance with health and hygiene regulations
• Training and supervising pastry kitchen staff, providing guidance on techniques, recipes and quality standards
• Sourcing and selecting high-quality ingredients, managing inventory levels and controlling waste
• Collaborating with the executive chef and front-of-house team to develop seasonal menus and special offerings
• Ensuring all pastry products meet food safety and allergen labelling requirements
• Monitoring food costs and portion control to contribute to profitability targets

What we're looking for

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Formal training or certification in pastry arts or professional baking from an accredited culinary institution
• Advanced knowledge of pastry techniques including lamination, tempering, piping, cake decoration and plating
• Proficiency in working with various ingredients including butter, chocolate, sugar, flour and eggs at professional standards
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols, HACCP principles and hygiene standards
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality and consistency during peak service times
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple production schedules
• Creativity and innovation in developing new pastry and dessert concepts
• Leadership and communication skills to guide and mentor junior pastry staff effectively
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost control in a commercial kitchen environment
• Attention to detail with a commitment to aesthetic presentation and customer satisfaction
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods whilst working in a warm kitchen environment