Sought position: Pastry chef Ref ID: No277473 Town: Courchevel Country : France Contract type: Fixed term contract (Seasonal) Contract start date : 2025-11-18 Experience: experienced Job status: Based on experience Job category: Kitchen Salary: Selon Expérience Online since 2025/08/17 This job position is still available for the week of 2025-08-18
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OUR COMPANY OVERVIEW Luxury boutique hotel welcoming an international clientele from December to April, located in the heart of the Courchevel 1850 resort, Les Grandes Alpes*****, has 30 rooms or 9 apartments and offers personalized service with dedicated butlers. The hotel has a Bellefontaine Spa, a "L'Atelier" ski room, a hairdressing salon, a "Le Bellini's" bar and a starred restaurant, the "SW 1850" with at commands chef Sylvestre Wahid. Ski-in ski-out, with direct access to the 3 Valleys area, the largest ski area in the world, we do everything we can to ensure that our international customers can have an unforgettable experience. Passionate about our beautiful professions in the hotel and catering industry, experienced professionals, eager to join a house imbued with a family and luxurious atmosphere where mutual aid is the watchword and in which we believe that to succeed in a company everyone must feel good there, we invite you to send us your applications to the address: rh@grandesalpes.com. All our positions are housed in Courchevel and fed during working hours.
Grandes Alpes is looking for...
Pastry chef (M/F)
The Pastry Chef plays a key role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience through refined, creative, and perfectly executed desserts. You are responsible for all aspects of the hotel’s pastry production and ensure consistently high quality across all services offered within the property.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all pastry production for the hotel’s various outlets and services
Prepare a full range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for the hotel’s operations
Ensure consistency, flavor, and high-level presentation of all pastry items Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to plan and update offerings
Monitor inventory and place orders for pastry-specific ingredients
Organize daily production schedules and ensure timely execution
Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety (HACCP compliance)
Keep accurate records of recipes, technical sheets, and product costings
Introduce creative ideas in line with the hotel’s culinary vision
Who You Are A creative and reliable pastry professional with strong technical expertise, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for excellence. You thrive in high-end culinary environments and bring precision and elegance to every dish.
Reporting To: Head Chef / Culinary Director Languages Required: French and English (conversational or higher)Start Date: End of November 2025
ADVANTAGES
Competitive salary based on experience + bonus Accommodation in Courchevel and meals provided on working days
Sought position: Pastry chef Ref ID: No277473 Town: Courchevel Country : France Contract type: Fixed term contract (Seasonal) Contract start date : 2025-11-18 Salary: Selon Expérience Experience: experienced Job status: Based on experience Job category: Kitchen Online since 2025/08/17 This job position is still available for the week of 2025-08-18
SOUGHT SKILLS
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in fine dining or luxury hospitality
Strong knowledge of French and contemporary pastry techniques
Conversational or higher proficiency in both French and English (required)
Strong organizational skills and quality control ability
High aesthetic standards and plating skills
Experience with inventory and cost management
Thorough understanding of hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP)
Flexible, dependable, and able to perform under seasonal pressure
EU passport or valid French work permit required
All our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.
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