35 Pastry Chef jobs in Vietnam

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Pastry Chef to lead their culinary team. This exciting opportunity is based in a renowned establishment where you will be responsible for crafting exquisite desserts, pastries, and baked goods that delight customers. You will oversee the entire pastry section, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste. Key responsibilities include developing new dessert menus, creating seasonal specials, managing inventory and ordering supplies for the pastry department, and ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are met. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior pastry staff, fostering a collaborative and productive kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry arts, with proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Sous Chef specializing in pastry. Culinary school certification or equivalent professional experience is required. Exceptional baking and decorating skills, a deep understanding of flavor profiles, and a passion for innovation in the pastry arts are essential. You should be adept at working under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment and possess strong organizational and time-management skills. Experience in managing kitchen operations, including staff supervision and cost control, is highly desirable. If you are a culinary artist with a passion for creating memorable dessert experiences, we encourage you to apply and contribute your talents to our esteemed culinary team.

Our client is a renowned culinary establishment seeking a talented and creative Pastry Chef to lead their pastry department. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, balancing creative development time with hands-on kitchen operations in Ho Chi Minh City. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, a keen eye for detail, and a flair for creating exquisite desserts and baked goods. You will be responsible for developing new pastry items, ensuring the highest quality of all products, and managing the pastry kitchen efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating, preparing, and presenting a wide range of pastries, cakes, tarts, breads, and desserts.
• Developing innovative and seasonal pastry menus.
• Ensuring consistency and quality in all pastry preparations.
• Managing inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies, including ordering and stock rotation.
• Maintaining impeccable hygiene and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen.
• Training and supervising junior pastry staff.
• Collaborating with the Head Chef on menu planning and execution.
• Controlling food costs and minimizing waste.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Experimenting with new techniques and ingredients to elevate the pastry offerings.
• Ensuring timely and efficient production of all pastry items for the restaurant and catering events.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent apprenticeship in Pastry Arts.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a reputable establishment.
• Extensive knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
• Strong understanding of food costing and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Creativity and artistic presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience with a variety of baking equipment.
• A passion for creating memorable dessert experiences for guests.

This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in a vibrant and fast-paced culinary environment. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to the art of pastry and committed to excellence.

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Pastry Chef to join their esteemed culinary team in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, VN . This role is crucial in developing and executing an exquisite range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods that delight our clientele. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry arts, a meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to create visually appealing and delicious creations. Responsibilities include designing new dessert menus, preparing a wide variety of pastries, cakes, and breads, managing ingredient inventory and ordering, and maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety. You will work closely with the head chef to ensure consistency and quality across all culinary offerings. Experience in sugar work, chocolate tempering, and artisanal bread-making is highly valued. The ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and contribute positively to a team environment is essential. We are looking for an innovative individual who can bring fresh ideas and techniques to our pastry department, enhancing the overall dining experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented pastry professional to showcase their skills and contribute to a renowned establishment. We are committed to fostering a creative and supportive work environment where talent is recognized and rewarded. Join us in crafting delightful sweet experiences for our guests. Your expertise will be key to our continued success in the culinary world.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25128974
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, 07 Truong Sa Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Danang, Viet Nam, Viet Nam,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Leads development and training of team to improve results while maintaining standards. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Leading Pastry Culinary Team**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Supervises pastry preparation shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
- Strives to improve service performance.
**Maintaining Culinary Goals**
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Trains employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
- Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
**Supports Training and Development Activities**
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
- Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

Our client, a renowned hospitality group known for its exceptional culinary experiences, is seeking an innovative and highly skilled Executive Pastry Chef to lead their pastry operations. This role is based in the vibrant coastal city of **Vung Tau, Ba Ria–Vung Tau, VN**. The ideal candidate will possess a refined palate, a passion for creating exquisite desserts, and a proven ability to manage a busy pastry kitchen. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing a diverse range of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and confections for our restaurants, banquets, and special events. Your creativity and technical expertise will be key in maintaining and elevating our esteemed reputation for culinary excellence. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the entire pastry department, including menu development, production, and quality control.
• Creating innovative and visually appealing dessert menus, seasonal specials, and signature creations.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently met.
• Managing inventory, ordering ingredients, and controlling food costs to meet budgetary goals.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring a team of pastry cooks and bakers.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with other kitchen departments to ensure seamless execution of all food services.
• Staying abreast of current pastry trends, techniques, and ingredients.
• Developing and executing special occasion desserts and custom cakes.
• Conducting regular performance reviews for pastry team members.

Qualifications:

• Formal culinary education or apprenticeship with a specialization in pastry arts.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef in reputable establishments.
• Demonstrated mastery of classical and contemporary pastry techniques, including baking, chocolate work, sugar artistry, and ice cream production.
• Exceptional creativity and a passion for culinary innovation.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and inventory control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP knowledge is a plus).
• A portfolio showcasing diverse pastry creations is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a talented pastry team in **Vung Tau, Ba Ria–Vung Tau, VN**, and contribute to unforgettable dining experiences.

Our client is seeking a passionate and innovative Executive Pastry Chef to lead their culinary team in creating exceptional dessert and pastry offerings. This hands-on role requires a deep understanding of classic and contemporary pastry techniques, ingredients, and presentation. You will be responsible for menu development, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency, managing inventory and food costs, and maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene and safety standards. As a leader, you will mentor and train junior pastry staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent professional training, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable pastry kitchen, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role. A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of pastries, cakes, chocolates, and plated desserts is essential. Exceptional organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment are required. Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergen management is also important. This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary artistry and leadership skills in a prestigious establishment.

Our client is looking for a highly creative and experienced Executive Pastry Chef to lead their culinary team in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, VN . This prestigious establishment demands exceptional skill, innovation, and a passion for the art of pastry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a diverse and exquisite pastry menu, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and prepare a wide array of pastries, desserts, breads, and confections for all dining outlets, banquets, and special events.
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage the pastry team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Develop new and seasonal pastry creations, aligning with current culinary trends and client expectations.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all pastry items.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for the pastry department, maintaining profitability.
• Adhere to strict sanitation, hygiene, and food safety standards, including HACCP principles.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B management on menu development and promotions.
• Oversee the maintenance and proper usage of all pastry kitchen equipment.
• Conduct regular taste tests and quality checks of all pastry products.
• Contribute to the overall success and reputation of the F&B department.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional pastry certification.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pastry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role (e.g., Head Pastry Chef, Executive Pastry Chef).
• Proven expertise in classical and contemporary pastry techniques, including baking, chocolate work, sugar artistry, and plated desserts.
• Exceptional palate and artistic eye for presentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of pastry ingredients, sourcing, and quality assessment.
• Proficiency in food cost calculation and inventory management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Experience with international cuisine and pastry traditions is highly desirable.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and a passion for culinary excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity in a world-class setting. If you are a visionary pastry artist looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, a luxury hospitality group, is seeking an innovative and highly skilled Executive Pastry Chef to lead their pastry operations in Long Xuyen, An Giang, VN . This is a premier opportunity for a culinary artist to showcase their talent and creativity in a high-volume, upscale environment. You will be responsible for the entire pastry and bakery division, including menu development, production, quality control, and staff management. Key duties include creating exquisite desserts, breads, chocolates, and other baked goods for our restaurants, banquets, and special events. You will manage inventory, control costs, and ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations. The Executive Pastry Chef will lead, train, and inspire a team of pastry cooks and bakers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. A strong understanding of classic and contemporary pastry techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation styles is essential. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or apprenticeship, coupled with at least 8 years of progressive experience in pastry arts, with a significant portion in a supervisory or executive role. Exceptional creativity, a meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for delivering unparalleled guest experiences are paramount. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are a must. If you are a master of your craft and ready to lead a talented team in a beautiful setting, we want to hear from you.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25112628
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner Hai Ba Trung Street & Le Duan Boulevard, Hochiminh City, Viet Nam, Viet Nam, 7000 VIEW ON MAP
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Accountable for overall success of the daily pastry & bakery operations. Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all pastry areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all pastry food preparation areas.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Leading the Discipline Teams**
- Supervises and manages employees; understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in pastry preparation.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Supervises pastry preparation shift operations.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognize performance and produce desired results.
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Represents the property in media events as needed.
- Facilitates pastry classes for customers and the community.
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Develops, designs, or creates new ideas and items for pastry kitchen.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.
- Assists the Executive Chef with menu development associated with pastry.
- Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Monitors and provides service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Supports service by communicating and assisting employees to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
**Maintaining Culinary Goals**
- Sets and supports achievement of culinary goals associated with pastry products including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Provides specific guidance to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily pastry operations work.
- Supports procedures for food and beverage portion and waste controls.
- Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
- Trains employees in safety procedures.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
- Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.