Pastry Chef de Partie - Luxury Hotel Desserts & Creations

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights per year at Hy

Staff meals

Uniform provided

50% discount across hotel outlets

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition programs and rewards

Job summary

Andaz Lisbon, part of Hyatt, seeks a talented Chef de Partie - Pastry to lead the pastry team and ensure the delivery of high-quality desserts and confectionery reflecting luxury standards. You will own the pastry section, drive daily operations, and collaborate with senior pastry leadership on seasonal menus and signature offerings.

You will train Commis Chefs, maintain HACCP compliance, and support pastry operations for events while upholding exceptional aesthetics and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification in Pastry Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie - Pastry or similar in a luxury hotel, fine dining, or high-volume premium operation.
• Strong technical pastry skills with modern dessert preparation, baking techniques and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP procedures, and kitchen best practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative mindset with focus on consistency and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and present a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, and other sweet creations to brand standards.
• Own the pastry section, ensuring smooth daily operations and high quality.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on innovative dessert concepts and seasonal menus.
• Maintain luxury hospitality standards with attention to detail and aesthetics.
• Monitor stock, assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control in pastry.
• Mentor Commis Chefs and junior teammates to foster a positive team environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and HACCP compliance.
• Support pastry operations for events, banquets, and festive offerings.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and guest experience.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Time management

HACCP knowledge

Creativity

Education

Culinary qualification in Pastry Arts

Job description

Andaz Lisbon, part of Hyatt, seeks a talented Chef de Partie - Pastry to lead the pastry team and ensure the delivery of high-quality desserts and confectionery reflecting luxury standards. You will own the pastry section, drive daily operations, and collaborate with senior pastry leadership on seasonal menus and signature offerings.

You will train Commis Chefs, maintain HACCP compliance, and support pastry operations for events while upholding exceptional aesthetics and guest experience.