Intercontinental Danang

JOB OVERVIEW

• As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences through the creation of high-quality desserts, baked goods, and confections. Working under Pastry Chef, you will help manage day-to-day pastry kitchen operations, oversee production across multiple outlets (restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and amenities), and ensure standards are met or exceeded across the resort’s culinary offerings.

• We are specifically seeking a candidate with advanced skills and artistry in: wedding cake design and custom celebration cakes, chocolate carving and showpieces, and bread and pastry bakery production

• You will lead a team of kitchen staff, provide guidance, training, and support to junior chefs, and ensure timely food delivery while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Your creativity, leadership, and attention to detail will play an integral role in the guest experience

• Adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

Main Task List

• Assist the Pastry Chef in managing day-to-day pastry operations across all resort outlets, ensuring consistent product quality and creative presentation.

• Design and produce bespoke wedding cakes and themed cakes for private events, aligning with client specifications and event concepts.

• Lead the creation of artisanal chocolates, showpieces, and edible sculptures for special occasions and culinary displays.

• Design and produce desserts that enhance the guest experience, incorporating local ingredients, seasonal elements, and resort themes.

• Collaborate with F&B, Events, and Guest Services teams to align pastry offerings with guest needs, dietary preferences, and special occasions.

• Ensure dessert offerings are visually stunning, delicious, and reflective of the resort’s brand standards.

• Support efficient inventory management and cost control without compromising quality.

• Troubleshoot and resolve kitchen issues promptly and professionally.

• Emphasize teamwork to enhance both your section and the overall kitchen operations.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with resort and government food safety standards.

• Be responsible for all walk-in refrigerators and freezers in the Main Kitchen.

• 100% salary and service charge in 2 months of probation
• Mandatory insurances in accordance with Vietnamese Law
• Accidental insurance (24/7)
• Provided uniform, duty meal and transportation
• Accommodation at Sunhome apartment (applicable for non-Danang residents)
• IHG brand standard training
• Other benefits as per the company/ IHG policies

What we need from you

Required Skills

• Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Culinary or Pastry Arts.

• English proficiency; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

• Ability to train, mentor, and inspire a pastry team to uphold brand standards.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.

• Valid food handler certificate or permit as required by local law.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a high-end hotel, resort, or fine-dining environment.

• Proven expertise in:

+ Wedding and celebration cake design (including tiered fondant and buttercream cakes)

+ Chocolate carving, tempering, and artistic showpieces

+ Bread baking and viennoiserie production