Pastry Chef

The Pastry Chef at Guana Island is a leadership role reporting to the Head Chef and responsible for overseeing the pastry and dessert offerings. The Pastry Chef will bring extensive expertise in pastry arts to contribute to the island's culinary department

Reports To: Head Chef

About Guana Island

Guana Island is a private island paradise nestled in the British Virgin Islands, renowned for its pristine beauty, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional culinary experiences. Devoted to providing unparalleled guest experiences, the island seamlessly integrates natural wonders with superb service.

Position Overview

The Pastry Chef at Guana Island is a leadership role reporting to the Head Chef and responsible for overseeing the pastry and dessert offerings. The Pastry Chef will bring extensive expertise in pastry arts to contribute to the island's culinary department.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative and diverse pastry and dessert menus
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure a cohesive and complementary overall culinary experience.
• Lead and inspire the pastry team, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.
• Oversee the training and development of pastry staff to maintain high standards of quality and presentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to allergies and health and safety standards in the pastry kitchen.
• Conduct regular quality checks to maintain consistency and excellence in pastry preparation.
• Collaborate with the orchard and kitchen teams to incorporate locally sourced ingredients into pastry offerings.
• Create seasonally inspired and visually appealing desserts.
• Coordinate with suppliers to procure high-quality pastry ingredients.
• Manage inventory and ordering to optimize resources and minimize waste.
• The culinary team are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their respective stations and ensuring a hygienic kitchen environment by being a part of daily cleaning operations and scheduled deep cleaning sessions

Please be advised that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the dynamic and collaborative environment of Guana Island's culinary team.