Head Pastry Chef

Premium hospitality operator in the Mediterranean

€40,000 - €50,000 per annum

Language : English fluency

We are working with a fantastic Premium Hospitality Group with multiple operations in Malta.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry operations.

The ideal candidate will bring creativity, precision, and leadership, ensuring the highest quality of desserts and baked goods that reflect a commitment to excellence.

This role requires a dedication to research and development (R&D) to continuously innovate and refine their dessert offerings.

This position will oversee the Pastry Operations across multiple concepts and venues.

Key missions and responsibilities to includes :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of pastry chefs and assistants across multiple locations.
• Oversee daily pastry operations, including production schedules, inventory management, and cost control.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all pastry items in line with our brand standards.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Create and implement innovative dessert menus that complement the various concepts.
• Collaborate with the executive chef and culinary team to design seasonal and special event menus.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide ongoing training and support to pastry team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of pastry staff for new locations.

Requirements:

• Must have a Culinary or Hospitality related degree and education
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Head Pastry Chef / Executive Pastry Chef / Assistant Exec Pastry Chef
• Current or recent experience at group level; large cruise ship; multi-venue; and/or high-volume luxury hotel or resort is mandatory
• Must have excellent knowledge of international pastry techniques and ingredients.
  
  (including Mediterranean, Asian, etc)
• Must have strong and effective leadership skills, with the ability to lead a culturally diverse and dynamic working environment
• Excellente communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for innovation and excellence in pastry arts.
• Food hygiene, quality and safety certification
• Strong consistency and who has very high standards.
• Is able to manage a multi-cultural brigade of more than 30 chefs
• Is fully responsible for the financial control of the department
• Hands-on and loves to lead from the front and by example

Must be able to work and travel in the EU and or UK.

Please send your application in english to beatrice@corecruitment.com