Pastry Chef - Funchal, Portugal

Avanta Works; Funchal; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanta Works in Funchal, Madeira invites a skilled Pastry Chef to join a luxury hotel kitchen. You will create desserts and pastries that delight guests and elevate dining experiences.

You will design new pastry dishes, manage inventory, train juniors, and oversee production for events while maintaining hygiene and teamwork.

Fluency in English is required (Portuguese a plus); salary is 1,700 EUR per month with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in high-end settings
• Culinary degree or certification preferred
• Strong pastry knowledge and flavor combinations
• Excellent time management in fast-paced environments
• Creative with eye for detail
• Team player and independent worker
• Fluent in English; Portuguese a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new pastry dishes for the menu
• Prepare and present pastries with high quality
• Manage ingredient inventory and stock levels
• Train junior pastry staff on techniques
• Oversee production for events and banquets
• Maintain pastry kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Ensure safety and hygiene compliance

Skills

Pastry chef

Time management

Creative mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Pastry Chef - Funchal, Portugal

We are searching for a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join our team at a luxury hotel in the beautiful city of Funchal, Portugal. As the Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating delectable desserts and pastries that will delight our guests and enhance their overall dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new pastry dishes and desserts to add to our menu
• Prepare and present all pastry items with attention to detail and quality
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring proper stock levels are maintained
• Train junior pastry chefs on proper techniques and recipes
• Oversee the production of all baked goods for in-house events, banquets, and special occasions
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen
• Ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene regulations

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant or hotel setting
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized institution is preferred
• Strong knowledge of different types of pastries, dessert techniques, decoration methods, and flavor combinations
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail
• Ability to work well within a team as well as independently
• Fluent in English (Portuguese language skills are a plus)

Salary

The salary for this position is $1700 per month, with potential for growth based on performance.

If you have a passion for pastry-making and want to showcase your talent in a stunning location like Funchal, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as our Pastry Chef today!