Pastry Cook 

A place to begin. A place to belong. 

Great hospitality is personal. It lives in the people who notice, care and lead the way. At Domes Resorts, we create moments our guests never forget and a workplace where talented people make their mark and build lasting careers. 

We are one of the most awarded lifestyle hospitality groups in Greece and one of the fastest growing in Europe, with new openings almost every year. A growing portfolio of distinctive brands, affiliations with Marriott and Hilton, and handpicked destinations from Crete, Rhodes, the Ionian Islands, Chalkidiki and the Cyclades to Athens, Portugal and Spain. 

Join us as our Pastry Cook at Domes  Noruz Chania, an  Autograph Collection Resort. Bring your passion, humility and perseverance. We will help you grow from there: real responsibility, the chance to move across brands and destinations, and a team that values your voice, invests in your growth and celebrates your wins. 

Domes  Noruz Chania, an  Autograph Collection Resort part of Domes Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy, is a 5-star hotel in Chania, Crete, dedicated to authentic hospitality and the well-being of its people.

About the role 

As Pastry Cook at Domes Noruz Chania, you will bring our pastry offer to life every day, from fresh breakfast pastries and breads to cakes, chocolates and beautifully plated desserts. Working closely with our Pastry Chef, you will prepare every item to our recipes and standards, keep your station organised and safe, and keep growing your craft along the way. 

What you will do 

Pastry and bakery production 

• Prepare pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates and plated desserts every day, following our recipes, portion guides and presentation standards. 

• Prepare the mise en place for your section and support breakfast, à la carte, banquet and special event service. 

• Taste and check your work throughout the shift, so every item is consistent, fresh and beautifully finished. 

• Share ideas for new desserts and seasonal menus with the Pastry Chef. 

Stock and ingredients 

• Receive, label, store and rotate ingredients correctly (FIFO), and let the Pastry Chef know when stock runs low. 

• Use ingredients carefully and keep waste to a minimum. 

Teamwork and learning 

• Work closely with the Pastry Chef and the wider kitchen team, and step in wherever service needs you. 

• Support and share your know-how with commis and trainees in the pastry section. 

• Take part in training and keep developing your skills and techniques. 

Food safety and hygiene 

• Keep your station, equipment and storage areas clean and organised, following cleaning schedules. 

• Follow food safety and HACCP procedures, including correct handling, labelling and temperature control. 

Requirements

What you will bring 

• At least 2 years of experience in a pastry kitchen, ideally in a hotel, high volume or fine dining setting. 

• Solid knowledge of pastry and bakery techniques, including doughs, creams, mousses, viennoiserie, chocolate work and plating. 

• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene rules (HACCP). 

• Good spoken English. 

• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast paced kitchen. 

• Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail, for consistency in every batch. 

• Creativity and a genuine eagerness to learn new techniques. 

• A positive, team oriented attitude and good communication skills. 

• A pastry or culinary diploma or equivalent certification is desirable. 

Benefits

What we offer 

• Competitive salary and benefits (shared before your first interview) 

• Continuous training and development opportunities 

• Career mobility across our brands and destinations 

• A friendly and supportive work environment 

Pay Transparency 

All candidates invited to interview will be informed of the starting salary range for the role before their first interview. The starting salary is set within this range on the basis of objective, gender-neutral criteria related to the requirements of the role. In line with Greek Law 5316/2026 on pay transparency, we will not ask about your current or previous salary at any stage of the selection process. All information provided to candidates will be made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities, taking into account their specific needs. 

Equal Opportunity and Equal Pay 

Domes Resorts is an equal opportunity and equal pay employer. We believe in building a diverse team and nurturing an inclusive, people-first culture where everyone can grow and belong. We are committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and to non-discrimination on any ground, including gender, gender identity or characteristics, sexual orientation, age, disability or chronic illness, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, descent, religious or other beliefs, family or social status, or any other ground protected under applicable law. 

All applications will be handled in strict confidentiality. 

Your career, your journey. We are with you every step of the way.