Head Pastry Chef

About Skavana Consumer Partners:

Skavana Consumer Partners is a consumer-focused investment and operating company that builds and grows exceptional brands across the food & beverage, retail, and consumer sectors. We partner with visionary founders to create businesses that deliver meaningful experiences, sustainable growth, and long-term value.

At Skavana, we believe great companies are built by great people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance culture where talented individuals can grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

The position:

We are seeking a highly driven and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry kitchen, elevate product quality, and drive continuous innovation across our menu.

This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for both modern pastry and traditional cuisine.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef, with proven leadership experience managing kitchen teams.
• Background in a reputable hotel, fine dining retaurant, or premium bakery is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in Research & Development (R&D), including creating, testing, and standardizing recipes for consistency and scalability.
• Deep knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, and food safety standards.
• Ability to develop and execute innovative pastry concepts while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience in preparing or developing traditional/local cruisine is a strong advantage.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Develop new pastry products and seasonal menu offerings.
• Ensure consistency, quality control, and cost efficiency in production.
• Train and mentor the pastry team to maintain high performance standards.
• Collaborate with management on menu direction and culinary innovation