Pastry Chef | InterContinental Cascais-Estoril

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Estoril; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

A global luxury hotel brand in Estoril is seeking a talented kitchen staff member. Key responsibilities include creating desserts, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting with various kitchen duties. The ideal candidate should be physically capable, have strong communication skills, and be flexible with working hours. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package offered. Join us in creating memorable experiences for guests while being part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must comply with local laws on food handling and be fluent in the local language.
• Good grasp of reading, writing, and basic math required.
• Willingness to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be fluent in the local language and comply with local food handling laws.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the workstation.
• Assist with washing up and kitchen duties.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Contribute as a true team player on ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Great communication

Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs

Flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Communication

Physical stamina

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Local language fluency

Job description

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Creating every single dessert to be a feast for the eyes and a treat for the tastebuds.
• Taking ownership of your workstation, keeping on top of supplies, equipment, and waste.
• Being cleaner than clean to meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Helping with washing up and other kitchen duties where needed.
• Taking on other ad-hoc duties like a true team player.

What We need from you

• The strength to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs (23 kg), which can also involve bending and kneeling.
• A good grasp of reading, writing, and basic math.
• The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Compliance with local laws on food handling—you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Great communication—you’ll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life, including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well—both inside and outside of work—and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family. As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand, and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture, and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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