Executive Sous Chef Pastry (Based in Pattaya)

1. Oversee and manage the entire pastry kitchen operation to ensure high standards aligned with a 5-star luxury hotel.
2. Supervise the production of bakery items, cakes, pastries, chocolates, ice creams, and desserts for all hotel outlets.
3. Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef / Executive Chef to develop new dessert menus for A la Carte, Set Menus, Afternoon Tea, Buffet, and Special Events.
4. Ensure consistent quality in taste, texture, presentation, and overall product aesthetics.
5. Manage ingredient preparation, monitor food cost, and optimize the use of raw materials effectively.
6. Create staff schedules, delegate tasks, and lead the pastry team to achieve operational excellence.
7. Ensure hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards in accordance with HACCP and hotel policies.
8. Coordinate with the Food & Beverage Department to support restaurant operations, banquets, and hotel events.
9. Train, mentor, and develop pastry team members to maintain high professional standards.
10. Act as Deputy to the Executive Pastry Chef / Executive Chef when required.

คุณสมบัติผู้สมัคร

• Open to all genders, aged 28-45. Degree or diploma in Pastry & Bakery, Culinary Arts, or related fields.
• Minimum 7-10 years of pastry experience, with at least 3 years in a Sous Chef  Pastry or Executive Sous Chef  Pastry role in a 5-star hotel environment.
• Strong expertise in bakery, pastries, modern desserts, chocolates, entremets, cakes, and decorative techniques. Solid knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques, including current dessert trends.
• Creative in menu development with the ability to design unique and signature desserts.
• Proficient in food cost control, stock planning, and inventory management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a large kitchen team.
• Highly detail-oriented, creative, and capable of working under pressure.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Experience in international hotel chains or participation in pastry competitions will be an advantage.