Pastry Chef

Maison De Charm Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end dessert establishment in Singapore seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to create, develop, and prepare exquisite desserts and pastries. The ideal candidate will manage the pastry section, lead a team, and ensure all creations meet strict quality and aesthetic standards. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in fine dining, possess advanced baking techniques, and demonstrate strong artistic skills in dessert decoration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a pastry chef in a fine dining or high-end restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of pastry-making processes.
• Proficiency in techniques like tempering chocolate and creating plated desserts.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and prepare high-end desserts and pastries.
• Manage the pastry section and lead a team.
• Ensure dishes meet aesthetic and culinary standards.

Skills

Advanced baking techniques

Artistic ability for decorating

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Food safety regulations knowledge

Education

Formal culinary training or certificate in commercial cookery

Job description

Creates, develops, and prepares high-end desserts, pastries, and baked goods, while also managing the pastry section and leading a team. Key duties include menu creation, ingredient sourcing, quality control, inventory management, and ensuring all dishes meet strict aesthetic and culinary standards. The role demands advanced artistic skills in decorating, proficiency in various techniques, and the ability to train junior staff and collaborate with the culinary team.

Required skills and qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a pastry chef in a fine dining or high-end restaurant setting.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced baking techniques and pastry-making processes.
• Strong artistic ability for creative and detailed cake and dessert decorating.
• Proficiency in advanced techniques like tempering chocolate, making laminated doughs, and creating plated desserts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and food safety regulations.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays.
• May require formal culinary training or a certificate in commercial cookery, depending on the establishment.