Pastry Chef - Amanoi

Location Overview
Join our team in Amanoi. Claiming a spectacular stretch of Vietnam's coastline within the verdant embrace of Nui Chua National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Amanoi is a natural paradise overlooking Vinh Hy Bay. From its remote location - a rich and diverse mosaic of ecosystems - the resort's clifftop restaurants and pool, lakeside Aman Spa and private golden sand beach, offer limitless opportunities for outdoor exploration, cultural immersion and serene time out.
Role The Pastry Chef/ Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing daily pastry and bakery operations, ensuring exceptional quality, creativity, presentation, and consistency in line with Amanoi's luxury hospitality standards. The role includes developing innovative desserts and baked goods, maintaining food safety and cost efficiency, and leading the pastry team to deliver memorable guest experiences.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily pastry and bakery operations, ensuring consistent quality, taste, presentation, and timely production.
Create and develop innovative desserts, pastries, breads, and seasonal menus that reflect Amanoi's culinary standards and guest preferences.
Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, sanitation, safety, and compliance with HACCP and resort policies.
Ensure proper food preparation, portion control, storage, inventory management, and waste reduction to optimize food costs.
Supervise, train, coach, and motivate pastry team members to enhance their technical skills, creativity, and performance.
Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished products, ensuring freshness, consistency, and exceptional presentation.
Coordinate with the Executive Chef and other culinary teams to support daily operations, special events, and personalized guest requests.
Manage pastry supplies, equipment, and stock levels while maintaining productivity and operating within approved budgets.
Foster a positive, collaborative working environment through effective communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by accommodating dietary requirements, special occasions, and personalized culinary experiences.
Requirements
Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant pastry experience, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role, preferably within luxury hotels or resorts.
Strong knowledge of international pastry techniques, artisan breads, chocolate work, desserts, and contemporary presentation.
Proven ability to develop creative menus while maintaining consistent quality and cost efficiency.
Good understanding of HACCP, food hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team development skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
Guest-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering personalized luxury dining experiences.
Good command of English for kitchen communication and coordination.
Flexible, proactive, creative, and committed to Amanoi's service philosophy and standards.
Benefits
At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a range of benefits to support both your personal and professional growth across existing and upcoming destinations. From exciting development opportunities to competitive compensation, we prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.
Aman Global Complimentary Night Program.
Single accommodation with full board at the Colleagues' Cafeteria.
Laundry service.
12 Annual Leave Days.
Service Charge.
Monthly incentive bonus.
Health Care Package.
Year-end Bonus.
If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to join us on our journey.