Pastry Chef

Position Title: Pastry Chef Location : Marbella, Spain Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Position Overview

For this exciting new project launching in summer 2025, the Pastry Chef is the creative force behind the brand's refined dessert experience. You will lead the pastry program with a balance of elegance, precision, and innovation-crafting dessert menus that elevate the guest journey and reflect the lifestyle and culinary vision of the brand.

With strong culinary technique and artistic flair, you are responsible for the design, execution, and consistency of all dessert offerings, ensuring that each creation is both visually striking and full of flavour. Highly organized and disciplined, you will manage the full pastry operation, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, quality, and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute a high-end dessert menu that aligns with our culinary identity, including plated desserts and seasonal specials

Lead full dessert production, from mise en place to service, ensuring speed, elegance, and consistency during high-volume operations

Collaborate closely with the Global Chef, Cluster Chef, and Head Chef to ensure cohesive menu integration and seasonal harmony

Innovate with new recipes, techniques, and plating styles while upholding the brand’s commitment to originality and refinement

Oversee pastry inventory and stock levels, placing timely orders and minimizing waste

Ensure all desserts are prepared, stored, and presented in line with HACCP standards and internal hygiene protocols

Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of the pastry section at all times

Support the Events & Marketing teams with custom dessert menus for private functions, activations, and VIP experiences

Manage portioning, visual presentation, and allergen-friendly options (vegan, gluten-free, etc.) with professionalism and care

Monitor cost control, food waste, and productivity in the pastry kitchen

Maintain proper equipment usage, care, and routine maintenance for all pastry tools

Participate in daily kitchen briefings and uphold a collaborative, solution-driven attitude with your culinary peers

Stay current with industry trends, modern techniques, and luxury dessert inspirations

Contribute to a guest experience that is memorable and elegant

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment

Deep knowledge of pastry techniques, chocolate work, baking, and plated dessert design

Strong organizational and time-management skills, especially under pressure

A high level of creativity paired with strong technical execution

Familiarity with food safety standards and HACCP procedures

Positive leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide junior team members

Fluency in English is mandatory; Spanish or German is a plus

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Shared tips & service charge

Daily staff meals provided on-site

Opportunity to work with an international hospitality brand!

Why Join Nikki Beach Hospitality Group?

Be part of a globally recognized group that brings together music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film, and art to create exceptional hospitality experiences. As the original luxury beach club brand, Nikki Beach has evolved into a worldwide company now with beach clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, residences, and seasonal pop-ups under Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.

We're a family-owned company with a strong sense of community and purpose. Joining our team means stepping into a high-energy, international environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and the chance to help shape unforgettable moments for guests around the world.