Pastry Chef

Responsibilities & Context

Manzo Restaurant is a premium multi-cuisine dining destination in Dhaka, offering a refined blend of international and local flavors in an elegant setting. We are looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section and elevate the dessert and bakery offerings of the restaurant.

The Pastry Chef will be fully responsible for the planning, production, quality, presentation and cost control of all pastry, bakery and dessert items. The position will ensure that every product meets the highest standards of taste, texture, visual appeal and consistency while supporting overall restaurant profitability and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the complete pastry and bakery section of the restaurant.

• Prepare and supervise production of a wide range of cakes, pastries, desserts, breads, viennoiserie, chocolate products, sugar work and plated desserts.

• Develop new dessert menus, seasonal specials, signature desserts and bakery items in line with restaurant concept and guest preferences.

• Standardize recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards to ensure consistency and effective cost control.

• Monitor and control food cost, wastage, inventory and pastry kitchen expenses.

• Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in the pastry section.

• Train, coach, mentor and evaluate pastry team members to maintain high technical skills and discipline.

• Coordinate with the Executive Chef, kitchen team and F&B service for smooth dessert service and special requirements.

• Handle VIP dessert requests, special celebrations, events and customized cake orders with creativity and precision.

• Maintain proper storage, stock rotation and quality control of all pastry ingredients and finished products.

• Inspect pastry equipment and work areas regularly and coordinate timely maintenance.

• Continuously research global dessert trends and introduce innovative ideas suitable for the Dhaka market.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, grooming and professional conduct in the pastry section.

• Prepare production reports and assist in budgeting and cost analysis related to the pastry department.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Management as required.