Pastry Chef de Partie

About the role

The Chedi Hotel & Residences Luštica Bay, a five-star luxury hotel in Montenegro, is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to support its Pastry Kitchen. The role covers the preparation, production and presentation of high-quality pastries, desserts, bakery products and confectionery, with strict attention to hygiene, food safety and consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastries, desserts, bakery products and confectionery according to company standards and recipes
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation across all pastry and bakery production
• Support the daily operation of the Pastry Kitchen and service requirements
• Keep up food hygiene, sanitation and workplace cleanliness
• Follow FSMS, HACCP and food safety procedures
• Help with mise-en-place, production planning and ingredient quality and storage
• Support seasonal menus, promotions and new pastry concepts under the Pastry Chef
• Care for kitchen equipment and help control costs and reduce waste
• Train and guide junior pastry team members and work with the Culinary and F&B teams

Required profile

• High school diploma or culinary school qualification; professional certification in Pastry, Bakery or Culinary Arts is an advantage
• 2-3 years of experience in pastry or bakery in hotels, resorts, bakeries or upscale restaurants
• Good knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques and dessert presentation
• Full professional proficiency in English; previous luxury hospitality experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Bread, breakfast pastry, dessert and confectionery preparation
• Chocolate work, ice cream, sorbet and modern pastry techniques (advantage)
• HACCP and food safety standards
• LQA and Forbes standards (advantage)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package and service charge
• Professional training and development, exposure to international luxury hospitality standards
• International Task Force programs and incentive and recognition programs
• Shared accommodation in Radovići for candidates outside Tivat, Kotor and Budva, and employee transport on the Radovići route
• Meals in the team canteen and employee discounts across The Chedi, Orascom, Leading Hotels of the World and partners
• Career growth in a multicultural environment