Job Description

PASTRY SOUS CHEF

Luxury Boutique Resort • Caribbean • USD $2,000 - $2,500 net per month + Housing, Medical, Bonus & More!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Pastry Sous Chef for a luxury boutique resort in the Caribbean. This is a hands-on operational pastry leadership role responsible for supporting the management of the pastry team and overseeing day-to-day pastry and baking operations. The ideal candidate is a creative, structured, and people-focused pastry leader with a proven track record in luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining, and villa environments.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Due to visa and work permit considerations, we are specifically seeking candidates who are currently based in or eligible to work in the United States, the Caribbean, or Europe.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the management of all pastry operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity, and presentation
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of pastries, breads, desserts, and daily production across all service periods
• Execute recipes and menus with precision while bringing creativity to daily specials and seasonal offerings
• Lead, coach, and develop the pastry team, strengthening junior team members and building a high accountability culture
• Manage ordering, requisitioning, par stock, inventory, and cost control with a disciplined approach to waste and spoilage reduction
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen administration standards
• Plan ahead, anticipate operational challenges, and drive a structured, efficient approach to daily pastry operations
• Support sustainable pastry practices and responsible cost management

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or senior pastry leader within a luxury hotel, resort, fine dining, or villa environment
• Strong technical pastry skills across breads, viennoiserie, patisserie, and desserts
• Creativity with daily specials and an ability to adapt to local and seasonal ingredients
• Strong people management skills with a track record of developing pastry teams
• A structured, organized, and forward-thinking approach to pastry operations
• Knowledge of food safety, cost control, and sustainable culinary practices is a strong advantage
• Caribbean experience is preferred

WHAT'S OFFERED

• USD $2,000 - $2,500 net per month + housing, medical insurance, bonus, and more!