Lead Pastry Chef – Luxury Hotel Desserts in Porto

Work corp; Porto; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation days

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Work corp in Porto, Portugal, seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to oversee pastry production and lead a team in a luxury hotel. You will develop menus, mentor junior chefs, and ensure exquisite desserts that meet high standards.

You will be responsible for maintaining quality, managing costs, and collaborating with the culinary team to craft seasonal creations, while upholding strict food-safety practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Pastry Chef or similar in luxury hotel or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of pastries, baking techniques and current industry trends.
• Creativity in designing new recipes while maintaining traditional favorites.

Responsibilities

• Develop new dessert recipes aligned with hotel concept and guest expectations.
• Create and maintain standards for presentation, quality, and taste of all pastries.
• Train and supervise pastry team, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and productivity.
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients, equipment, and supplies for the pastry department.
• Collaborate with other chefs to create menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage food costs by monitoring portions and waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Pastry expertise

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Creativity

Bilingual English/Portuguese

Education

Culinary arts degree

Leadership certification

Job description

Work corp in Porto, Portugal, seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to oversee pastry production and lead a team in a luxury hotel. You will develop menus, mentor junior chefs, and ensure exquisite desserts that meet high standards.

You will be responsible for maintaining quality, managing costs, and collaborating with the culinary team to craft seasonal creations, while upholding strict food-safety practices in a fast-paced environment.