Luxury Pastry Chef — Creative Desserts, Relocation Help

Primeforge Manufacturing; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeforge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join a luxury resort in Funchal, Portugal. You will create, prepare, and present a variety of pastries and desserts for guests across restaurants, room service, events, and occasions.

Responsibilities include developing new recipes, managing the pastry kitchen, training junior chefs, controlling inventory and food costs, and collaborating with chefs to meet dietary needs while maintaining high quality and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in high-end establishments or luxury hotels/resorts.
• Creative mindset with a passion for creating unique pastries that wow guests.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques including baking, decorating, and plating.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new pastry and dessert recipes that align with resort standards and guest preferences.
• Manage the pastry kitchen, including ordering ingredients and supplies, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and overseeing junior pastry chefs.
• Prepare and present a variety of pastries and desserts for the resort's restaurants, room service, events, and special occasions.
• Ensure pastries are prepared to the highest quality in terms of taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Monitor inventory levels and control food costs to maximize profitability.
• Train new pastry chefs on techniques, recipes, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with other chefs to develop menus that cater to dietary requirements and guest preferences.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Creative pastry ideas

High-end kitchen experience

Job description

Primeforge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join a luxury resort in Funchal, Portugal. You will create, prepare, and present a variety of pastries and desserts for guests across restaurants, room service, events, and occasions.

Responsibilities include developing new recipes, managing the pastry kitchen, training junior chefs, controlling inventory and food costs, and collaborating with chefs to meet dietary needs while maintaining high quality and presentation standards.