Cluster Pastry Chef-Thai/Laos Citizen

Position overview

• This leadership role oversees all pastry production for restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, banqueting, and outside catering, ensuring consistency, innovation, and exceptional quality across both properties.
• The ideal candidate is a modern, well-rounded pastry professional with a strong foundation in classic techniques, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to deliver high-volume production without compromising on craftsmanship or presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Dual-Property Operations: Oversee daily pastry/bakery production and workflows across two hotels.
• Creative Menu Design: Develop signature desserts and retail items for fine dining, lounges, and seasonal promotions.
• High-Volume Events: Lead execution for large-scale banquets, weddings, and high-profile diplomatic events.
• Leadership & Training: Mentor teams, manage scheduling, and uphold IHG culinary standards.
• Commercial Management: Drive cost control, inventory accuracy, and HACCP food safety compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5–7+ years in Pastry (inc. 2–3 years in leadership). Luxury/International brand background preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Modern plated desserts, viennoiserie, chocolate, and high-volume buffet displays.
• Management: Proven ability to lead multi-outlet operations and high-production teams.
• Soft Skills: Creative, disciplined, and a "hands-on" mentor.
• Languages: Fluent Thai; Good English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Accommodation or housing allowance (if applicable)
• Duty meals, and hotel benefits
• IHG career development pathways and international growth opportunities
• A dynamic working environment across two leading IHG hotels in Lao PDR