Belmond Pastry Chef

About Belmond

Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.

The Pastry Chef at Sanctuary Lodge, a Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu prepares handcrafted desserts and other pastry products, oversees daily mise en place, and supports production and service while maintaining the hotel’s quality and hygiene standards. The role requires pastry training, basic/intermediate English and at least 2 years of kitchen and/or pastry experience; it follows a 14-days-on, 7-days-off work rotation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute daily mise en place, including cuts, sauces, specialty ingredients and base preparations, ensuring availability for service.
• Prepare desserts, cookies, sweet sauces, ice cream and other pastry products offered by the hotel, following recipes and standards.
• Review recipes and instructions before each preparation to ensure accuracy and consistency in the final result.
• Package, cover and store sauces and mise en place correctly, ensuring optimal preservation and organization.
• Support bakers and pastry cooks in production and service, coordinating tasks according to operational needs.
• Keep the work area clean and sanitized before, during and after the shift, following hygiene protocols.
• Report shortages of ingredients and replenishment needs promptly to the area supervisor.
• Follow recipes precisely and uphold the hotel's quality and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Pastry Arts or related training.
• Basic/intermediate English.
• At least 2 years of experience in kitchen and/or pastry work.
• Creativity and innovation in developing and presenting pastry products.
• Ability to work as part of a team and perform efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Technical knowledge of high-end pastry techniques, finishing and presentation.
• Knowledge and application of Good Food Handling Practices (BPM).
• Ability to collaborate with bakers, cooks and section heads in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization and hygiene standards throughout pastry production and service.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years in kitchen and/or pastry work.

Education

Technical qualification in Pastry Arts or related training.

Workplace

Benefits

100% employer-covered oncology insurance for the employee, with corporate rates for their partner and children; meals twice daily; shared staff accommodation; staff bus transportation; 14-days-on, 7-days-off work rotation; hotel points; complimentary experiences and preferential rates at Belmond destinations.

Culture

Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.

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