Pastry Chef

About the role

Sun Siyam Pasikudah is a luxury boutique resort on the east coast of Sri Lanka, offering a beachfront stay focused on personalized service and refined comfort. The Pastry Chef is a full-time, on-site position responsible for planning, preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, breads and desserts that match the resort's luxury standards.

Key responsibilities

• Create and test recipes, ensuring consistent taste and visual appeal
• Manage production schedules and oversee pastry section inventory and ordering
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
• Coordinate with the main kitchen and service teams
• Train and guide junior pastry staff
• Contribute to menu development for buffets, à la carte offerings, special events and seasonal promotions

Required profile

• Experience in a hotel or resort pastry kitchen, ideally in a luxury or boutique property
• Certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry or Bakery from a recognized institution preferred
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Required skills

• Bakery and baking skills, including breads, pastries and desserts
• Food safety, hygiene regulations and kitchen sanitation knowledge
• Ability to design creative, visually appealing plated desserts and buffet displays
• Good time management and organizational skills for high-volume service
• Leadership to supervise, train and motivate kitchen team members