Pastry Chef – Chocolatier Specialist

We are a people-powered business. So, we’re looking for a Pastry Chef – Chocolatier Specialist who brings exceptional creativity, precision, and mastery in chocolate craftsmanship. Someone who can elevate our pastry offerings with high-level artistry, innovation, and flavor — delivering premium chocolate creations that delight guests and set new standards in luxury patisserie.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

Leading the development and production of all chocolate-based items including bonbons, pralines, truffles, showpieces, garnishes, and plated dessert components.

Creating seasonal and signature chocolate collections tailored to events, promotions, and specialty menus.

Producing high-quality pastries, cakes, and desserts with a strong focus on chocolate techniques, tempering, molding, and sculpting.

Designing and executing chocolate showpieces for buffets, banquets, and special events.

Training, guiding, and mentoring junior pastry chefs on chocolate handling, techniques, and artistic presentation.

Ensuring that all recipes, production methods, and presentations meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and creativity.

Managing ingredient inventory, sourcing premium chocolates and couvertures, and ensuring proper storage and temperature control.

Maintaining impeccable hygiene, sanitation practices, and HACCP compliance in the pastry and chocolate production areas.

Collaborating with the Executive Pastry Chef to create innovative dessert concepts and elevate the pastry identity of the hotel.

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Chocolatier specialization, or Culinary Arts.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Chocolatier or Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, boutique chocolatier, or high-end patisserie.

Advanced skills in chocolate tempering, sculpting, mold work, decoration, and artistic showpiece creation.

Strong knowledge of modern pastry techniques, textures, and flavor pairing principles.

Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and artistic presentation skills.

Ability to train and inspire a team while maintaining high production standards.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Must speak basic English; additional languages may be preferred.

Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and peak production periods.

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.