Junior Sous Chef - Pastry Job
Salary USD
4,533 / month
Client / employer
Join an elite culinary team, where your artistry meets excellence. You’ll craft bespoke desserts and pastries for discerning clients, working alongside world-class chefs in a luxurious estate. Open only to Female Candidates for Cultural reasons.
Core job competencies
Creativity
Detail Attn
Food Safety
Teamwork
Job description
GENERAL DUTIES
- Support the Pastry Sous Chef and Head Pastry Chef in the daily running of the pastry section, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Prepare and oversee production of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods to the highest standard.
- Supervise and guide Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs within the pastry section, providing training and support where needed.
- Assist with menu development, including seasonal and signature pastry items.
- Ensure correct stock rotation, ordering, and storage in compliance with food safety standards.
- Monitor kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
- Step in to lead the pastry section in the absence of the Pastry Sous Chef.
- Collaborate with the main kitchen team to support special functions, banquets, and bespoke client requirements.
EXPERIENCE
- 4–6 years’ professional pastry kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a Chef de Partie (Pastry) role.
- Background in fine dining, luxury hotels, or UHNW households strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small pastry team and manage day-to-day section operations.
- Experience in plated desserts, viennoiserie, chocolate work, sugar techniques, and cake finishing.
- Proven track record of maintaining high standards under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Exposure to menu planning and recipe development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred a recognized culinary or pastry diploma (e.g., Le Cordon Bleu, École Lenôtre, Culinary Institute of America, or equivalent).
- Advanced knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
- Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and allergen management.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A passion for creativity, precision, and innovation in pastry.
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Job description
GENERAL DUTIES
- Support the Pastry Sous Chef and Head Pastry Chef in the daily running of the pastry section, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Prepare and oversee production of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods to the highest standard.
- Supervise and guide Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs within the pastry section, providing training and support where needed.
- Assist with menu development, including seasonal and signature pastry items.
- Ensure correct stock rotation, ordering, and storage in compliance with food safety standards.
- Monitor kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
- Step in to lead the pastry section in the absence of the Pastry Sous Chef.
- Collaborate with the main kitchen team to support special functions, banquets, and bespoke client requirements.
EXPERIENCE
- 4–6 years’ professional pastry kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a Chef de Partie (Pastry) role.
- Background in fine dining, luxury hotels, or UHNW households strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small pastry team and manage day-to-day section operations.
- Experience in plated desserts, viennoiserie, chocolate work, sugar techniques, and cake finishing.
- Proven track record of maintaining high standards under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Exposure to menu planning and recipe development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred a recognized culinary or pastry diploma (e.g., Le Cordon Bleu, École Lenôtre, Culinary Institute of America, or equivalent).
- Advanced knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
- Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and allergen management.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A passion for creativity, precision, and innovation in pastry.
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Benefits
Accommodation
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight Allowance
On-Site Meals
Full Relocation Covered
Tax Free Salary & Benefits
Annual Leave 30 Days
Accommodation
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight Allowance
On-Site Meals
Full Relocation Covered
Tax Free Salary & Benefits
Annual Leave 30 Days
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