Pastry Chef - Funchal, Portugal

Avanta Works; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanta Works in Funchal, Portugal, is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts for a luxury hotel. You will design and prepare pastries, supervise the pastry station, and contribute to banquets and events.

The ideal candidate has pastry experience in high-end settings, a culinary degree or equivalent, strong time management, and a passion for creative desserts. Fluency in English is essential; Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry experience in high-end restaurants or hotels.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of pastry types, decoration methods, and flavor combinations.
• Excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new pastry dishes and desserts for the menu.
• Prepare and present pastry items with high quality and attention to detail.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies to maintain stock levels.
• Train junior pastry staff on techniques and recipes.
• Oversee production of baked goods for events and banquets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Menu design

Team leadership

Time management

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.

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