Pastry Chef

Maslina Resort is a five-star Mindful Luxury retreat on the island of Hvar, where nature, heritage, and heartfelt service meet by the shores of Maslinica Bay near Stari Grad. Luxury is not defined by excess at Maslina, but by authenticity, awareness, and care — for our guests, our people, and our island home.

We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Managing and operating the pastry section of the kitchen
• Coordinating with the Executive and Sous Chef to ensure smooth workflow
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking equipment
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections according to the hotel’s offerings
• Developing new recipes and decorating desserts for attractive presentation
• Meeting with guests to plan custom desserts for special occasions
• Monitoring ingredient stock and performing inventory procedures
• Ordering supplies, ingredients, and equipment as needed 
• Ensuring the pastry section complies with safety and health regulation

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Highly skilled in pastry techniques, baking processes, and dessert decoration
• Experienced in menu planning and developing desserts that meet hotel standards and guest preferences
• Knowledgeable about food safety, hygiene standards, and cost control to ensure quality and profitability
• Able to monitor ingredient stock, manage supplies, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• A strong team player who collaborates across departments to deliver exceptional guest service
• An effective communicator with leadership skills
• Guest-oriented, constantly seeking to enhance the dining experience
• Independent and proactive

What can you expect?

• Competitive salary,
• Service charge,
• Provided accommodation in the city of Stari Grad,
• Meal in the staff canteen,
• Mediation on finding your winter engagement in other Relais & Chateaux properties in Europe or outside of Europe as well as in some of our other partner hotels,
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment of the 5 * hotel,
• Personal and professional progress,