Pastry Chef (m/f/d) – Shape the Sweet Signature of Our Hotel World

24 July 2026
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Pontresina

Job summary

Experience a relaxed, modern atmosphere at our family-owned Grand Hotel, unique since 1907. Join us for a supportive work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Develop and enhance our dessert and pastry offerings across three venues.
Create a variety of desserts, cakes, and pastries while following trends.
Lead a motivated pastry team and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Completed training as a pastry chef or similar role with relevant experience.
Strong attention to detail and quality awareness in pastry preparation.
Team spirit and ability to work independently in a structured manner.

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About the job

Company Description

"Relaxed modern lifestyle in a family-run Grand Hotel. Unique since 1907."

We stand for family values, security, and reliability in a fast, globalised world in dealing with guests, employees, and partners. Our hotel world is spacious, lively, interesting, and open to all generations and lifestyles. We emphasise the grandeur of the Grand Hotel with selected materials and local craftsmanship, creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere in an alpine setting. Friendly and service-oriented staff, an exciting offer, and attention to detail are important to us.

Job Description

Your stage:

You shape the sweet signature of our three establishments and ensure that our guests remember their stay fondly, also gastronomically. Among other tasks, you can expect the following:

Development and further development of our entire dessert and pastry range for Hotel Walther, Hotel Steinbock, and Restaurant Gondolezza
Creation and production of desserts, cakes, tortes, petit fours, and other pastry specialties
Consideration of current nutritional trends
Professional leadership and organisation of the pastry section in a motivated two-person team
Close collaboration with the kitchen management and various restaurants
Co-creation of new concepts, ideas, and presentations
Ensuring the highest quality, hygiene, and presentation standards
Responsibility for material usage, product quality, and careful handling of food.

What you can look forward to:

A responsible position with plenty of creative freedom
The opportunity to leave your own mark in three establishments
Short decision-making paths and an open, appreciative collaboration
A family team with flat hierarchies and mutual trust
Attractive employee benefits
Staff accommodation and support in finding housing.

Qualifications

You love your craft and have:

A completed training as a patissier, confectioner, or chef with a focus on pastry and experience in a comparable position
A strong sense of quality and attention to detail
Up-to-date knowledge of nutrition science and hygiene regulations
Independent and structured working style
Team spirit, reliability, and a sense of responsibility
Good German or English skills.

Additional Information

Why us?

We stand for trust, reliability, and mutual appreciation. Our employees should bring in their personality, take responsibility, and grow together with us.

If you enjoy giving guests unforgettable moments of pleasure and want to unfold your creativity in a family-run Grand Hotel, we look forward to meeting you.

Next steps:

Would you like to support our team from the end of November 2026? We look forward to receiving your application documents.

Learn more about us as an employer and career opportunities at:
Work @ Walther-Steinbock Family. (Career page: hotelwaltherpontresina.career.softgarden.de )

Contact
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Walther
Nina Brüngger, HR Manager
Via Maistra 215
7504 Pontresina

job@hotelwalther.ch
www.hotelwalther.ch

+41 81 839 36 36