Creative Pastry & Dessert Chef

The King’s Chippy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Career development opportunities

Modern kitchen facilities

Job summary

The King’s Chippy in Singapore is seeking a talented Pastry/Dessert Chef to join our culinary team on a full-time basis at Quayside Isle, Sentosa. You will craft pastries and desserts, including waffles and gelato, and develop a bespoke pastry menu that fits the British palate.

You will manage the pastry station, ensure safety and hygiene, train junior staff, and collaborate with the head chef to align offerings with the menu and customer preferences.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in pastry arts or culinary studies, or equivalent practical experience in a professional pastry kitchen.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry-focused role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in lamination, piping, tempering and dessert decoration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pastry ingredients and their interactions.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Creativity and passion for new pastry creations.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining independence.
• High attention to detail and consistency in quality and presentation.
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to engage customers and create an engaging environment.
• Knowledge of current pastry trends and social media engagement.
• Singaporean preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse range of pastries and desserts according to established recipes and plating standards within the British Cuisine palate.
• Design and develop innovative pastry and dessert specials reflecting seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Manage the pastry station, ensure equipment is maintained, organized, and used safely.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients and place orders to maintain stock.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff on techniques and safety.
• Collaborate with head chef and front-of-house to align pastry with menu planning.
• Prepare fresh pastries and desserts for service with consistent quality and timing.
• Prepare, plan and execute social media challenges to attract customers.
• Maintain detailed records of recipes, portions, and costing.

Skills

Pastry Arts Qualification

2+ years pastry experience

Strong communicator

Lamination & piping techniques

Dessert decoration

Food safety & hygiene

Organisational skills

Creativity in pastry

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Engaging customers

Social media engagement

Job description

The King’s Chippy in Singapore is seeking a talented Pastry/Dessert Chef to join our culinary team on a full-time basis at Quayside Isle, Sentosa. You will craft pastries and desserts, including waffles and gelato, and develop a bespoke pastry menu that fits the British palate.

You will manage the pastry station, ensure safety and hygiene, train junior staff, and collaborate with the head chef to align offerings with the menu and customer preferences.