Pastry Chef

About the Role

Join Germain Hôtels as a Pastry Chef, where culinary expertise and artistic presentation combine to create exceptional pastries. As part of the team, you will be responsible for crafting delicate desserts and bakery items, working directly under the Executive Chef. Your role will involve not only preparation but also contributing creatively and collaborating on new dessert developments while maintaining inventory and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and prepare house-made pastries for the hotel's restaurants, ensuring top quality with your individual creative flair.
• Design and arrange pastry presentations and plate desserts for both restaurants, balancing colors, textures, and tastes beautifully.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to craft new recipes as well as seasonal and themed dessert menus.
• Produce a variety of baked goods such as cookies, scones, and mignardises for banquet service.
• Manufacture molded chocolates to be used throughout the hotel and its restaurants nationally.
• Collaborate with mixology teams to develop unique house-made syrups for the bar menus.
• Handle monthly pastry inventory counts, ensuring proper stock management and compliance with hygiene protocols.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to pastry interns, imparting techniques and standards while inspiring passion for the craft.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Pastry Chef within a full-service restaurant or hotel setting.
• Advanced skills in pastry, chocolate work, and baking, with a strong focus on detail and presentation quality.
• Innovative mindset paired with respect for traditional culinary practices.

What We Provide

• Special travel rates across Germain Hotels for employees enthusiastic about exploring new destinations.
• An empowering workplace that values creativity and autonomy, supporting your professional growth and recognizing your individual contributions.
• Access to a fully-equipped, modern gym conveniently located on-site to help maintain your fitness and wellbeing.