Commis Pastry Chef | Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort (Season 2026)

About us

Empiria Group owns, manages, and operates a distinctive collection of luxury hotels and villas, members of The Luxury Collection and Design Hotels™ by Marriott International, located in some of Greece’s most iconic destinations: Santorini, Paros, and the Peloponnese.

With more than 30 years of expertise and a team of over 400 associates, Empiria Group is driven by a shared purpose: to create space for joy through elevated hospitality experiences. Our culture is shaped by four core values — finding joy, always elevating, exuding passion, and leading with purpose — guiding everything we do.

At Empiria Group, hospitality is more than a profession. It is a craft, a mindset, and a journey of continuous growth.

Role Overview

The Demi Pastry Chef is responsible for assisting in the preparation and presentation of pastry and dessert items according to established recipes and quality standards. The role supports the Pastry Chef in daily operations, ensuring consistency, creativity, and high standards of hygiene and organization within the pastry section.

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting in the preparation and production of desserts, pastries, baked goods, and other pastry items according to recipes and standards.

• Ensuring all pastry items meet quality, taste, and presentation standards.

• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the pastry section and assigned workstations.

• Assisting with inventory control, monitoring stock levels, and reporting shortages to senior kitchen staff.

• Following all health, safety, and sanitation procedures.

• Working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.

• Proper organization and storage of raw materials and finished products according to food safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar pastry position, preferably within hospitality or the luxury industry.

• Degree or Diploma in Pastry Arts / Culinary Arts.

• Knowledge of the English language.

Candidate’s Profile

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Team-oriented, results-driven mindset with a collaborative approach.

• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to varying operational demands.

• Pleasant, professional, and customer-oriented personality.

Benefits

At Empiria Group, our hotels are more than workplaces — they are environments where people grow, evolve, and find purpose.

• Staff accommodation with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

• Half-board meal plan (Breakfast & Lunch).

• Continuous training and development opportunities.

• Career growth opportunities within Empiria Group and across Marriott International properties worldwide.

At Empiria Group we are proud to foster Equal Employment Opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All applications are considered strictly confidential. After careful consideration of all the resumes received, we will only contact the candidates who meet the requirements of the job to arrange an interview. ​

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