Pastry Chef- Islamabad

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Islamabad (Le French Club, G-5)

Job Overview

Le French Club is looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to prepare high-quality desserts, pastries, cakes, breads, and baked goods. The ideal candidate should have experience in luxury hospitality, cafés, hotels, or restaurants and possess a passion for creating visually appealing and delicious desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, breads, tarts, and specialty baked goods.
• Design and develop new dessert menus, seasonal offerings, and signature creations.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation of all pastry products.
• Decorate cakes and desserts according to customer requirements and company standards.
• Prepare doughs, batters, creams, fillings, frostings, and other pastry components.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients and place requisitions when required.
• Minimize food waste and ensure cost-effective use of ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pastry kitchen in accordance with food safety standards.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients and finished products.
• Operate and maintain baking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and train junior pastry staff when required.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef and F&B team for events, banquets, and special orders.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain production schedules to ensure timely preparation and delivery.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Dessert Chef in a hotel, restaurant, café, bakery, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, cake decoration, chocolate work, and dessert presentation.
• Experience in preparing artisan breads, pastries, and premium desserts.
• Good English communication skills are preferred.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certification in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hospitality is preferred.
• Professional pastry or bakery certifications will be an added advantage.

Working Hours

10 Hours per Day

Working Days

Monday to Saturday

Job Location

Le French Club
Diplomatic Enclave, G-5, Islamabad

Work Location: In person