Sous Chef – Pastry & Bakery

Valshan Unlimited Company is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef – Pastry & Bakery with experience in preparing a wide range of European and Western-style pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked products.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operation of the pastry and bakery section, ensuring efficient preparation, production, and service.
• Prepare, bake, and present a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, tarts, breads, and other baked products to consistently high standards.
• Supervise pastry and bakery preparation and production, including doughs, batters, creams, fillings, sauces, mousses, custards, breads, and decorative elements.
• Develop and test new pastry and bakery items, including desserts, cakes, breads, seasonal products, and presentation concepts, in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Ensure all pastry and bakery products are prepared in accordance with approved recipes, portion controls, baking temperatures, presentation standards, and quality requirements.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of taste, texture, freshness, appearance, consistency, and overall product quality.
• Coordinate daily mise-en-place and ensure the pastry and bakery section is fully prepared and organised ahead of service.
• Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen staff working within the pastry and bakery section, providing practical guidance and training where required.
• Monitor production levels, ingredient usage, portion control, and food waste to support efficient kitchen operations and cost control.
• Assist with stock control, including checking, rotating, storing, and monitoring pastry and bakery ingredients and specialist supplies.
• Ensure pastry and bakery equipment, ovens, mixers, refrigeration units, and workstations are used safely, maintained correctly, and kept in good working order.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen-control, HACCP, and sanitation requirements.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards and ensuring smooth coordination between the pastry and bakery section and the wider culinary team.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience working as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry and bakery role within a restaurant, hotel, bakery, or professional kitchen environment.
• A relevant culinary qualification, certificate, or diploma in Pastry, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, dessert production, cake decoration, and presentation.
• Experience preparing a range of European and Western-style pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and baked products.
• Good knowledge of ingredients, recipes, portion control, baking temperatures, and food presentation standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage the pastry section efficiently during preparation and service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays where required.