Head Chef - Pastry

The Bakery Depot Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery and café in Singapore is searching for a Pastry Head Chef to oversee pastry operations. You will lead a talented team, develop creative menus, and maintain high standards of food quality. Ideal candidates should possess significant experience and a passion for baking, alongside strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Passionate about baking and pastry.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal menus aligned with brand.
• Manage and mentor pastry team effectively.
• Ensure quality of pastries and adherence to food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Creativity

Food Safety Knowledge

Inventory Management

Job description

About the role

Cedele is seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Head Chef to oversee the Pastry operations of our well-established bakery and cafe. As Pastry Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled chefs, creating innovative menu items, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This is a full-time position based in our East Region location.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and implement creative, seasonal menus that align with the company's brand and customer preferences

• Manage and mentor a team, ensuring they are properly trained, motivated and working efficiently

• Oversee pastries preparation, presentation and service to guarantee consistent quality and timely delivery

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations

• Manage inventory, ordering and budgeting for the pastry department

• Collaborate with the management team to identify new opportunities and continuously improve operations

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a reputable cafe, restaurant or bakery

• Passion for baking and pastry

• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills

• In-depth knowledge of food safety, hygiene and inventory management

• Creativity and a flair for developing innovative menu items

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines