Assistant Pastry Chef

Position Purpose

The Assistant Pastry Chef is the operational second-in-command responsible for managing and leading all daily activities within the Pastry Kitchen.

This role's core purpose is to ensure the seamless, high-volume production and delivery of all pastry, dessert, and baked items, meeting the strict quality, consistency, and aesthetic standards required by the Executive Pastry Chef and Corporate Executive Pastry Chef. Accountable for staff supervision, inventory control, and flawless on-site execution of all pastry service for catering events.

Main Responsibilities

L eadership and Management (In-Unit Production)

• Operational Oversight : Manage the day-to-day workflow of the pastry kitchen, ensuring all production targets are met on time for all catering orders and events.
• Team Leadership : Directly supervise, schedule, train, and mentor the Pastry Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, and Commis Chefs. Foster a positive, disciplined, and efficient work environment.
• Quality and Consistency : Oversee the execution of all recipes, ensuring every item meets the exact standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef and the brand.
• Inventory and Cost Control : Partner with the Executive Pastry Chef on ordering, receiving, and managing all pastry ingredients and supplies. Monitor and control labor and food costs to maintain budget compliance.
• Hygiene and Safety : Enforce strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation standards (HACCP), ensuring all staff and equipment meet regulatory requirements.

Event Execution and Culinary Deployment (Off-Site)

Administrative and Menu Development

Key Competencies