Executive Pastry Chef

Position Purpose

The Executive Pastry Chef is the Chief Creative and Financial Strategist for the pastry division, holding ultimate creativity, quality, and fiscal accountability.

This role's core purpose is to define and execute the artistic standard for all desserts and baked goods while ensuring the maximum profitability, technical perfection, and operational scalability of the entire pastry program. They are the senior leader responsible for strategic menu development, cost control, staff excellence, and guaranteeing the flawless, memorable quality of every item served in the unit and at all catering events.

The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible together with the Executive Chef for overseeing the culinary operations of the catering services within the group. This includes menu development, food quality control, kitchen staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Executive Pastry Chef will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of food quality and service that the group is known for.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Financial Management

• Vision and Standards : Define and enforce the highest artistic, technical, and quality standards for all baked goods and desserts, ensuring brand alignment across every product line and event service.
• Financial Control : Own the financial performance of the pastry department. Develop and manage the annual budget, rigorously control food and labor costs, analyze P&L statements, and implement strategies to minimize waste and maximize margin.
• Team Command : Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor the entire pastry team, including the Assistant Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chefs, and all junior staff. Conduct performance reviews and foster a demanding, yet positive and professional, creative environment.

Menu Development and Quality Assurance

Operational and Event Execution

Qualifications and Requirements

Key Competencies

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