Head Pastry Chef (immediate start) (m/f/d)
Grand Hotel Kronenhof *****S Pontresina
Pontresina
Key information
- Publication date:18 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Pontresina
Job summary
Join our award-winning kitchen team at a top Swiss luxury hotel.
Tasks
- Lead and organize high-level pastry operations including à la carte.
- Develop and implement seasonal dessert concepts with current trends.
- Motivate and train a dedicated team of pastry chefs.
Skills
- Completed pastry chef training and multi-year experience in 5-star hotels.
- Creativity, innovation, and a keen sense of taste and presentation.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on talent development.
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What you will achieve with us
Become part of our excellent kitchen team and bring your creativity to the pâtisserie of one of Switzerland's most renowned luxury hotels. With a passion for exquisite craftsmanship and the highest quality standards, you will delight our international guests with artistic creations.Your tasks:
- Management and organization of the pâtisserie at the highest level – from à la carte to banquets, afternoon tea, and innovative dessert creations
- Development and implementation of creative, seasonal dessert concepts considering current trends and highest quality standards
- Leadership, motivation, and training of a dedicated team of pastry chefs
- Close collaboration with the kitchen and F&B management for the continuous development of our gastronomic offerings
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene and quality guidelines according to HACCP
- Start immediately possible or by arrangement
Who you are
- Completed training as a pastry chef
- Several years of experience as Head Pastry Chef or Sous Chef Pastry Chef in 5-star hotels
- Creativity, innovative spirit, and a keen sense for taste, textures, and presentation
- Leadership personality with high social competence and an eye for talent development
- Structured, independent working style and a high quality standard
- Languages: English and Italian, German is an advantage
Benefits
At Kulm Group, our employees are at the heart of our success. We offer attractive development opportunities, comfortable accommodations, affordable meals in the staff restaurant, and numerous benefits.