PASTRY CHEF

Head Pastry Chef

About restaurant Boury***

Boury is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant internationally recognized for its precision, depth of flavor, and uncompromising standards. The kitchen operates at the highest level of contemporary gastronomy, where discipline, craftsmanship, and excellence define every detail.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly disciplined Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section. This role entails full responsibility for the creative direction, technical execution, and daily management of the pastry department, ensuring that all dessert creations meet and exceed three-Michelin-star standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, structure, and oversee the pastry section at a three-Michelin-star level
• Develop, refine, and execute desserts that reflect seasonality, balance, and technical excellence
• Ensure absolute consistency, precision, and refinement in all pastry productions
• Organize and manage mise en place, service flow, and production planning
• Train, mentor, and evaluate pastry chefs and commis, maintaining a culture of excellence
• Maintain exemplary hygiene, food safety, and organizational standards
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and kitchen management on menu development
• Control quality, efficiency, and waste while working with premium ingredients
• Uphold discipline, calm, and leadership during high-pressure service

Candidate Profile

• Education: Formal background in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or a related discipline
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience, including leadership responsibility; prior experience in Michelin-starred or equivalent fine-dining kitchens is essential
• Leadership: Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead, train, and inspire a pastry team

Technical Skills:

• Exceptional pastry fundamentals and attention to detail
• Strong sense of balance, texture, and presentation
• Structured, organized, and precise working style
• Language: Fluent in Dutch or English
• Eligibility: European passport required

What We Offer

• A senior leadership position in a three-Michelin-starred kitchen
• A structured 4-day work week, supporting sustainable performance
• Creative autonomy within a clearly defined gastronomic vision
• Competitive compensation in line with experience and responsibility
• A professional, respectful, and excellence-driven working environment