Pastry Chef
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Job Summary
Join Our Global Family at RIU Hotels & Resorts!
With over 100 hotels in 20 countries and more than 70 years of hospitality excellence RIU Hotels & Resorts is a global leader known for exceptional service innovation and warm hospitality.
Join us as we continue to redefine luxury and excellence. Whether youre seeking to grow your career explore new horizons or work with a dynamic inclusive team RIU Hotels & Resorts offers unparalleled opportunities to thrive.
This is your chance to be a key player in the most anticipated resort opening of the year in Phuket a flagship 5-star resort featuring 504 rooms. RIU Palace Phuket is located in Mai Khao a tranquil corner of the island renowned for its beautiful unspoiled beaches - just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Position: Pastry Chef
Department: Kitchen / Pastry & Bakery
Location: RIU Palace Phuket Mai Khao Thailand
About the Role
As the Pastry Chef you will lead the Pastry and Bakery sections of the resort ensuring that every dessert bread and pastry meets the standards of RIUs global brand. You will be a bridge between the Corporate Kitchens vision and local execution managing a talented team during the critical pre-opening phase and beyond. This role requires a blend of high-level technical artistry strict financial discipline and a hands-on leadership style.
What Youll Do
Menu Management & Execution: Execute and audit all pastry dessert and bakery menus provided by the Corporate Kitchen to ensure 100% brand consistency and recipe adherence.
Operational Leadership: Manage daily departmental activities and production schedules while verifying that every product meets our Gold Standard before guest service.
Resource Management: Oversee the pastry units budget inventory and control systems to optimize profitability and minimize waste.
Personnel & Training: Lead mentor and schedule the pastry team to ensure elite technical skills and optimal departmental productivity.
Hygiene Safety & Environment: Maintain strict HACCP compliance and safety standards across all work and storage areas to ensure a clean audit-ready environment.
What Were Looking For
Experience: Minimum 57 years of experience in culinary operations with at least 3 years as a Pastry Chef or Head Pastry Chef in a 4 or 5-star resort.
Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of international pastry bakery and Asian-inspired desserts. High proficiency in allergen control and dietary requirement management.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage a large multicultural team and a passion for mentoring junior talent.
Education: Degree or Diploma in Pastry Arts Hospitality Management or a related field. HACCP & Food Safety certifications.
Languages: Strong command of English and Thai (spoken and written) is required to coordinate with Corporate and local staff.
What Youll Get
Attractive Remuneration Package and Bonuses: Competitive salary and incentives.
Access to Company Healthcare: Eligibility for company-supported healthcare after one year.
Efficient Staff Transport: Convenient transport facilities for all employees.
Nutritive Meals While on Duty: Well-balanced nutritious meals provided.
Special Discounts: Exclusive discounts at RIU Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
Why RIU Hotels & Resorts
Your Growth is Our Priority: We nurture talent through training mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
A Culture of Belonging: Be part of an inclusive collaborative and rewarding work environment.
Rewarding Your Commitment: Competitive compensation employee benefits and recognition for dedication and excellence.
Our Commitment
At RIU Hotels & Resorts we value diversity equity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications regardless of gender ethnicity religion disability age sexual orientation or gender identity.
Additionally through our Proudly Committed strategy we prioritize sustainability responsible practices and positive contributions to the communities where we operate.
By joining RIU you will become part of a company that not only strives for service excellence but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
Riu is the surname of the family that founded the business in Mallorca, Spain, back in 1953 when they purchased a small hotel in Playa de Palma. Here they forged a customer-focused service philosophy and a way of doing business based on honesty and hard work. Our vocation has been pas ... View more
