Demi Chef- Pastry

Lomani Island Resort & Spa is seeking a passionate and talented Demi Chef – Pastry to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and other baked goods in accordance with established recipes, food safety standards, and the resort’s exceptional dining standards. The Demi Chef – Pastry will support the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, and Executive Chef in the daily operations of the pastry kitchen, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in every product produced.

The successful candidate will possess strong pastry and baking skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating exceptional desserts and baked goods that enhance the guest experience. They will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation while contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment. Working closely with the wider culinary team, the Demi Chef – Pastry will play an important role in delivering memorable dining experiences that reflect the boutique luxury and personalised service for which Lomani Island Resort & Spa is renowned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook all pastry items such as cakes, desserts, pies and pastries, ensuring enough quantities are cooked to provide a consistent supply of items and of a good quality throughout all dining outlets
• Taste tests all items to ensure flavor is correct and appealing prior to serving
• Ensure the daily production of the Pastry/Bakery range is in accordance with targets and schedules set by the Executive Chef/ Pastry Chef
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety/ Health & Safety regulations within food preparation area throughout the kitchen
• Undertake the weekly/ monthly stock-take of Pastry provisions, reporting results to the Pastry Chef /Executive Chef
• Liaise with suppliers as requested by Pastry Chef / Executive Chef, to ensure consistency of supply and quality
• Escalate product quality or supply issues to the Pastry Chef / Executive Chef
• Prepare stores requisitions and receive and store kitchen stock orders following correct storage procedures
• Work systematically, keeping the workplace and equipment neat and clean and maintaining a consistently high standard of customer service and cleanliness within the kitchen, in accordance with kitchen and food hygiene standards
• Minimise food wastage by following recipe specifications
• Report any equipment break-down or damage to kitchen management immediately
• Report potentially or actually unsafe/hazardous conditions or equipment to kitchen management
• Ensure all food ingredients and items are wrapped, labeled and dated accordingly
• Ensure all food items are stored correctly to maintain food hygiene and maximum life of items 
• Ensure proper rotation and handling of perishable food, following FIFO principle
• Any other reasonable task as requested by your manager

Qualifications & Skills:

• Completed Certificate III in Cookery from a recognised tertiary institution
• Preferably have specific pastry or bakery qualifications/training
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mid to large size hotel or resort environment, preferably with multiple dining outlets
• Demonstrated understanding of Food hygiene and safety principles
• Basic understanding of food costings
• Ability to train and coach trainee and commis chefs
• A passion for cooking and interest in international cuisine styles and trends
• Attention to detail and good team player

What we offer:

• A vibrant and supportive resort environment.
• A chance to make a difference in the holiday experience of families.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Staff accommodation and meals provided on-site.

Please send your application and CV to: hr@raffehotels.com

Application closes on: 31 July 2026