Senior Sous Chef (Pastry)

Mary Grace International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Mary Grace Singapore is seeking a Senior Sous Chef – Pastry (Cakes) to lead our pastry program with a focus on cakes. This hands-on role collaborates with the team to ensure quality, consistency, and creativity in every pastry output, particularly our cake offerings.

You will own production planning, recipe development, and training of junior pastry chefs, while upholding HACCP and safety standards in a lively kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in a Pastry Sous Chef leadership position.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Technical foundation across entremets, mousse cakes, sponge cakes, buttercream & frosting, mirror glaze, cake decoration & finishing, piping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day pastry operations with focus on cakes and entremets production.
• Plan daily production schedules and optimise manpower utilisation.
• Develop, refine, and document recipes in line with brand standards and seasonal direction.
• Ensure consistent quality, portion control, and presentation across all pastry items.
• Train, mentor and develop junior pastry chefs through hands-on coaching.
• Maintain accurate inventory, ingredient ordering, stock rotation, and wastage control.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and management on new product launches and improvements.
• Establish and enforce SOPs for operational excellence.
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Leadership

People management

Entremets

Mousse cakes

Sponge cakes

Buttercream frosting

Mirror glaze

Cake decoration

Piping techniques

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Pastry (Cakes)

Cafe Mary Grace | Singapore

Cafe Mary Grace is a beloved Filipino café celebrated for its warmth, comfort, and made-with-love food. As we continue to grow in Singapore, we're looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Senior Sous Chef to help lead our pastry program — with a particular focus on cakes.

The Role

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the team to drive the quality, consistency, and creativity of our pastry output. You'll take ownership of our cakes offering, balancing beautiful execution with the heartfelt, approachable spirit that defines Cafe Mary Grace.

What You'll Do

• Handle day-to-day pastry operations with a focus on cakes and entremets production
• Plan daily production schedules and optimise manpower utilisation
• Develop, refine, and document recipes in line with brand standards and seasonal direction
• Ensure consistent quality, portion control, and presentation across all pastry items
• Train, mentor and develop junior pastry chefs through hands-on coaching
• Maintain accurate inventory, ingredient ordering, stock rotation, and wastage control
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and management team on new product launches and operational improvements
• Establish and enforce SOPs to maintain operational excellence
• Foster a positive, professional and respectful kitchen

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2-3 years in a Pastry Sous Chef leadership position
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strong technical foundation — entremets, mousse cakes, sponge cakes, buttercream & frosting, mirror glaze, cake decoration & finishing, piping techniques
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for clean, elegant finishing
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a genuine desire to mentor and develop others
• Prior experience in Central Kitchen production is a plus

Why Join Us

At Cafe Mary Grace, food is an expression of love and care. You'll join a team that takes pride in what they make and supports each other to grow. This is a great opportunity to take on more responsibility, shape a pastry program, and be part of something meaningful as we expand in Singapore.

Cafe Mary Grace is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.