Executive Pastry Chef

Work in USA; Porto; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Work in USA in Porto, Portugal, seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead a talented pastry team and oversee the restaurant's dessert program. You will design seasonal desserts, refine plating, and ensure consistency across all courses.

You will train bakers and pastry cooks, collaborate with the executive chef, monitor inventory, uphold food safety, and stay current with trends to elevate our dessert offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or similar in fine dining.
• Excellent knowledge of dessert techniques, flavors and presentation.
• Creative mindset with passion for developing new dessert recipes.
• Strong leadership to train and motivate pastry staff.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the dessert menu, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Train and supervise pastry chefs, bakers, and other kitchen staff on proper techniques and recipes.
• Oversee the production of all desserts, ensuring they meet high standards for taste, presentation and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels of pastry supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, following all food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the executive chef to ensure desserts complement the rest of the menu.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and techniques, incorporating them into creations.
• Work closely with front-of-house staff to provide excellent service to guests.

Skills

Leadership

Dessert techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Team training

Flexibility hours

Job description

Executive Pastry Chef

As an Executive Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating and overseeing the dessert menu at our upscale restaurant in Porto. You will lead a team of pastry chefs and bakers to produce high-quality desserts that impress our guests. Your creative flair and attention to detail will be essential in developing new and innovative desserts that complement our menu.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the dessert menu, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
• Train and supervise pastry chefs, bakers, and other kitchen staff on proper techniques and recipes
• Oversee the production of all desserts, ensuring they meet our high standards for taste, presentation, and quality
• Monitor inventory levels of pastry supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, following all food safety regulations
• Collaborate with the executive chef to ensure that desserts complement the rest of the menu
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and techniques, incorporating them into your creations
• Work closely with the front-of-house staff to provide excellent service to our guests

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or similar role in a fine dining establishment
• Excellent knowledge of dessert techniques, flavors, and presentation
• Creative mindset with a passion for developing new dessert recipes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Salary

$1400/month (negotiable based on experience)

Location

Porto (Portugal)

Our restaurant values diversity in its workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If you have a sweet tooth and are passionate about creating delicious desserts that leave a lasting impression on guests, then we want you on our team as our Executive Pastry Chef!