Pastry Chef

NH Collection Colombo offers comforting familiarity based on three main pillars value for money, the best location, and service with a human touch – making stays always a pleasure, time after time.

• Create and produce a wide range of bakery and pastry items including
• Croissants (classic, filled, and creative variations)
• Breads (sourdough, brioche, focaccia, baguettes)
• Cakes and cake batters (sponge, chiffon, pound, and layered cakes)
• Cookies, muffins, brownies, and bars
• Tarts, eclairs, choux pastry, and mille-feuille
• Seasonal and custom-designed baked products
• Innovate and test new recipes with a focus on creativity, presentation, and taste
• Ensure consistency in product quality and adherence to brand standards
• Supervise daily operations of the bakery and pastry section
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold food safety and hygiene protocols
• Monitor ingredient levels, manage ordering and inventory
• Lead and train junior staff to follow recipes and techniques correctly
• Collaborate with the management team on menu development and seasonal offerings
• Staying current and informed of useful culinary trends
• Ensure compliance with food safety & sanitation regulations

• Requires 4 years’ experience in a high volume/high quality pastry production kitchen
• Culinary diploma or professional pastry certification is preferred
• Candidate must have advanced knowledge of pastries and desserts, sanitation and cost control.
• The candidate must have the ability to manage all aspects of a pastry operation.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with a diverse team.
• Requires the ability to work efficiently and within a team environment.
• Candidates must be able to communicate, read and write in English