Pastry Assistant (m/f) - Beja

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Job Summary: The Pastry Assistant will support the preparation and production of pastries and desserts, adhering to Malhadinha’s gastronomic concept, hygiene and safety standards, and sustainability policy. Key Highlights: 1. Support in the preparation and production of pastries and desserts. 2. Respect for the gastronomic concept, hygiene standards, and sustainability. 3. Guarantee of excellent service and exceeding customer expectations. The Organic & Inspired Cuisine restaurant at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova – Relais & Châteaux, located in Albernoa, Beja, in the heart of the Baixo Alentejo region, is recruiting for the position of Pastry Assistant (m/f). The Malhadinha restaurant’s gastronomic concept—awarded the Green Michelin Star again in 2025—is rooted in author-driven cuisine. At Malhadinha, cooking emphasizes careful ingredient selection, precise preparation, and intelligent flavor pairing in every dish, using predominantly organic produce from the estate and prioritizing local producers—all deeply inspired by Alentejo’s gastronomic traditions and regional culture. Our restaurant serves wines, olive oil, and honey, as well as various cereals such as durum wheat and barley, oats, rye, and barley; Alentejo cattle, white and black Merino sheep, and black Iberian pigs—all bearing Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status; plus vegetables and fruits harvested from the estate’s restored gardens and orchards. Role The Pastry Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support the preparation and production of pastries and desserts, respecting Malhadinha’s gastronomic concept, food hygiene and safety standards, and sustainability policy—aiming to deliver excellent service and exceed customer expectations. Desired Profile * Technical-professional training in Culinary Arts/Pastry (preferred); * Aptitude for distinctive and refined service, strongly customer-oriented; * Strong communication skills, adaptability, and interpersonal relationship abilities; * Sense of responsibility, organization, and attention to detail; * Proactivity, dynamism, and willingness to learn. We Offer * Attractive remuneration commensurate with proven professional experience; * Accommodation in the company’s staff house; * Opportunities for professional career progression; * Integration into a stable and solid market-leading company; * A young and dynamic work environment.