Belmond Pastry Cook

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 desserts and pastries from recipes, technical specifications and the restaurant menu, ensuring quality, presentation, flavour and consistency. The role includes mise en place, production, safe storage, reporting supply needs, supporting the pastry team and maintaining a clean work area; the schedule follows a 14-days-on, 7-days-off rotation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place for desserts, including cuts, sauces, ingredients and special preparations.
• Make desserts, cookies, sweet sauces, ice cream and other pastry products offered at the hotel.
• Review recipes and instructions before each preparation and follow them strictly.
• Maintain the hotel’s quality and hygiene standards while preparing and handling products.
• Package, cover and store sauces and preparations appropriately according to established requirements.
• Promptly report missing ingredients or supplies to the area supervisor.
• Support other bakers and pastry cooks with tasks needed to ensure operational continuity.
• Clean and disinfect the work area before, during and after each shift.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in pastry or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in kitchen and pastry work.
• Basic-intermediate English proficiency.
• Knowledge of high-end pastry and food-handling best practices.
• Ability to contribute innovation and creativity, work as part of a team and perform under pressure.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years of experience in kitchen and pastry work.

Education

Technical qualification in pastry or a related field.

Workplace

Benefits

100% employer-paid oncology insurance for the employee, with corporate rates for spouse/partner and children; 50% EPS base-plan contribution for the employee (voluntary); meals twice daily; shared staff accommodation; staff-bus transportation; a 14-days-on, 7-days-off work rotation; hotel points; complimentary experiences and preferential rates at Belmond destinations; team-building activities; opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

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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