Pastry Chef

Description

Job Summary: Lead pastry operations at a luxury ecoresort, develop original menus, and ensure product excellence and standardization, with a focus on creativity and team management. Key Highlights: 1. Lead pastry operations with excellence 2. Develop original and innovative dessert menus 3. Coordinate the team, promoting organization and high performance **Company Description** Located on the northern coast of Bahia, Brazil, the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte is a hotel where architecture harmonizes perfectly with the lush landscape and local biodiversity — ideal for ecotourism enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate comfort and physical and mental well-being. Nestled in the heart of an ecological reserve for 40 years, the hotel offers unique and enchanting nature-immersion experiences. It is the perfect tropical destination for family vacations, celebrations such as weddings, dream honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, and business meetings — where the environment inspires creativity and dynamic guest interaction. Near Atlantic Forest reserves, lakes, sea turtle nesting beaches, whale-watching areas, and coral reefs, the location also hosts the charming Fishermen’s Village and the ruins of the only medieval-style structure: the Castelo Garcia D'Ávila. The moments experienced at Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte enhance quality of life, demonstrating that life’s small pleasures are the most important. Located on the northern coast of Bahia, Brazil, the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte is a hotel where architecture harmonizes perfectly with the lush landscape and local biodiversity — ideal for ecotourism enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate comfort and physical and mental well-being. View other available positions at this property and region (Brazil): https://bit.ly/Minor\-VagasTivoliBrazil **Job Description** * Lead pastry operations, ensuring excellence in presentation, flavor, technique, and product standardization; * Plan, develop, and update original dessert menus, fine pâtisserie, viennoiseries, chocolate confections, and special productions for restaurants, events, weddings, banquets, and *room service*; * Develop creations aligned with the hotel’s identity, emphasizing seasonality, regional ingredients, and contemporary pastry trends; * Coordinate and supervise the pastry team, promoting organization, productivity, technical discipline, and high performance; * Ensure strict compliance with hygiene, food safety, and best practices applicable to pastry operations; * Manage inventory, requisitions, storage, and shelf-life of sensitive and specialized ingredients (chocolates, fruits, creams, bases, and preparations); * Control costs, develop technical specifications, price products, and reduce waste; * Actively participate in planning and executing special events and distinctive gastronomic experiences; * Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and other F&B leadership to ensure operational integration; * Train and develop the team, encouraging creativity, refined technique, and professional growth; * Ensure high guest satisfaction through memorable pastry experiences. **Qualifications** * Technical or undergraduate degree in Gastronomy, with specialization in Pastry; * Experience as Pastry Chef or in a leadership role within pastry, preferably in hotels, resorts, or high-end restaurants; * Mastery of classical and contemporary pastry techniques (*pâtisserie*, plated desserts, chocolate work, and *viennoiseries*); * Basic knowledge of baking; * Knowledge of cost control, technical specifications, and team management; * Familiarity with food safety regulations; * Creative, organized, detail-oriented profile with strong leadership skills; * English language proficiency (and/or other languages) is desirable. * Prior experience in hotels, resorts, and/or luxury establishments; * Experience producing for large-scale events (weddings, banquets, conventions); * Specialized international pastry, chocolate, and/or French pâtisserie courses; * Artistic pastry skills and thematic buffet assembly expertise. **Additional Information** * Availability to work under hospitality operational schedules — rotating 6x1 shift — 07:20–00:20 and 09:00–17:20. * Employment type: Permanent (CLT). The Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte values diversity and inclusion. All open positions are also available to persons with disabilities (PwD). **Attention:** Please note that Tivoli Hotels \& Resorts does not request any form of payment, purchase of products and/or services from job applicants. Such requests have been made by third parties using email accounts containing our brand names to ask potential candidates to submit personal document numbers and make payments for related services. Sincerely, **HR Team** **TIVOLI ECORESORT PRAIA DO FORTE** Avenida do Farol, S/N, Praia do Forte, Mata de São João, Bahia, Brazil, CEP 48280\-000\. T: \+55 (71\) 3676\-4000 \| E: rh.tepf@tivolihotels.com www.tivolihotels.com www.minorhotels.com