First-Class Pastry Chef (Maternity Leave Coverage)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a First-Class Pastry Chef (m/f) to creatively decorate and finish bakery products, perform quality checks, and collaborate on developing new recipes to enrich the menu. Key Highlights: 1. Creatively decorate and finish bakery products 2. Collaborate in the creation and development of new recipes 3. Integration into a young and dynamic team Highgate, in Portugal, manages 14 hotel properties and is committed to delivering excellence in service to all guests at all times. We are a company that pursues excellence, transparency, and intelligence while fostering autonomy among our employees. Our priority is your professional growth, and we provide the tools and opportunities for you to develop your career and professional skills. Do you want to join our team? We are recruiting a First-Class Pastry Chef (m/f) for our Palácio do Governador hotel in Belém. **Key Responsibilities:** * Creatively and aesthetically decorate and finish bakery products, ensuring visually appealing presentation; * Conduct regular quality checks on finished products, ensuring freshness, taste, and compliance with established food safety and quality standards; * Monitor ingredient, material, and finished product stock levels within the pastry department, communicating restocking needs to management or the procurement department to ensure continuous product availability; * Collaborate in the creation and development of new pastry recipes and products by experimenting with ingredients, techniques, and flavor combinations to enrich the menu and delight guests. **Requirements:** * Minimum education: Secondary Education – Technological/Professional; * Experience in similar roles; * Team spirit; * Compliance with all food safety standards; * Residence in the area (preferred); * Immediate availability. **We Offer:** * A positive work environment and integration into a young and dynamic team; * Competitive salary commensurate with demonstrated experience for the role; * Health insurance; * Vacation bonus based on attendance; * Benefits at Highgate hotels; * Career development and progression opportunities. **Location:** District: Lisboa, Municipalities: Lisboa