Head Pastry Chef

Ecojob; Funchal; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecojob in Funchal (Portugal) invites an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead our hotel pastry team and craft imaginative dessert menus that meet five-star standards.

You will oversee inventory, train staff, ensure health and safety, and collaborate with events for banquets and catering. The ideal candidate combines creative pastry skills with strong leadership and meticulous organization. This on-site role requires availability evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques including baking and decorating.
• Creative mindset with ability to develop new dessert ideas.
• Excellent leadership and team training abilities.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative dessert menus that reflect our hotel's high standards.
• Manage inventory and order supplies to ensure the availability of necessary ingredients at all times.
• Train and supervise pastry staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen, following all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate dessert offerings for special events or catering orders.
• Stay up-to-date on current industry trends and techniques to continuously improve our pastry program.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Dessert menu development

Staff training

Inventory management

Sanitation compliance

Job description

Head Pastry Chef

Our 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal is seeking a talented and experienced Head Pastry Chef to join our team. As a Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our pastry department, including creating and executing dessert menus, managing inventory and ordering supplies, and training and supervising pastry staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry and a strong creative vision, as well as excellent leadership skills.

This is a full-time position with a salary of $1100 per month.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative dessert menus that reflect our hotel's high standards
• Manage inventory and order supplies to ensure the availability of necessary ingredients at all times
• Train and supervise pastry staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen, following all health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate dessert offerings for special events or catering orders
• Stay up-to-date on current industry trends and techniques to continuously improve our pastry program

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a high-end establishment
• Strong knowledge of different pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, chocolate work, etc.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop new ideas for desserts
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and food handling regulations
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About the Company

We are committed to providing our employees with a positive work environment where they can thrive both professionally and personally. Our company values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. If you are passionate about pastry and have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Preference will be given to candidates with Portuguese nationality or those already living in Funchal.