Pastry Chef 1st (M/F)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Pastry Chef 1st to decorate and finish bakery products, ensure quality, monitor ingredients, and collaborate on developing new recipes. Key Highlights: 1. Creatively and attractively decorate and finish bakery products. 2. Ensure the quality and food safety of finished products. 3. Collaborate in the creation and development of new bakery recipes. **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 team members. Your growth is our priority, and we provide the tools and opportunities for you to develop your professional career and skills. Do you want to join our team? We are recruiting a **Pastry Chef 1st (M/F)** for our **Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort \& Spa** hotel in Albufeira. **Key Responsibilities:** * Creatively and aesthetically decorate and finish bakery products, ensuring visually appealing presentation; * Conduct regular quality checks on finished products to ensure freshness, taste, and compliance with established quality and food safety standards; * Monitor ingredient, material, and finished product stock levels within the pastry section, communicating replenishment needs to management or the purchasing department to ensure continuous product availability; * Collaborate in the creation and development of new bakery 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 pleasant work environment and integration into a young, dynamic team; * Competitive salary commensurate with demonstrated experience for the role; * Health insurance; * Holiday bonus based on attendance; * Benefits across Highgate hotels; * Career development and progression opportunities. Location: District: Faro, Municipality: Albufeira