Pastry Chef de Partie

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination resort complex in Messinia, Greece, is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join its team. The role supports the smooth running of the Pastry department by coordinating daily production and supporting the Pastry Junior Sous Chef, while maintaining quality, cost and food safety standards and complying with brand standards and guest dietary needs.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Pastry operations and allocate tasks across the team
• Oversee recipe execution, product quality, consistency and cost control
• Monitor stock levels, support ordering and inventory, and minimise product waste
• Ensure safe use of pastry equipment and compliance with HACCP, health and safety and hygiene standards
• Support event preparation through menu planning, production planning and team coordination
• Guide, coach and develop the team while supporting the Pastry Junior Sous Chef with daily operations and people management
• Maintain compliance with brand standards, company policies and SOPs, and keep up to date with pastry trends and techniques

Required profile

• Two-year IEK or technical school diploma in Pastry, Bakery or a related field
• Good knowledge of pastry or bakery techniques, recipes and preparation methods
• Good knowledge of hygiene and health and safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Required skills

• Good knowledge of pastry tools and equipment, used safely and effectively
• Ability to follow, prepare and maintain recipes accurately
• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational and multitasking skills

What we offer

• Private medical plan
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino (for eligible associates)
• Meals provided on site
• Uniform and laundry service (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and development, including task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities and access to the online wellness platform
• Employee discounts and associate benefits at Marriott hotels worldwide