Chef de Partie (Pastry) - Development Programme

Restaurant JAG, Singapore

At Restaurant JAG, we believe great ideas can come from any member of the team.

We are committed to creating an environment where talent is nurtured, creativity is encouraged, and every individual is given the opportunity to grow beyond their job title.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Chef de Partie (Pastry) to join our young and ambitious kitchen team.

This role is designed for a pastry professional with strong foundations, genuine curiosity, and the desire to grow into a future pastry leader. We are not necessarily looking for someone who has already led a pastry programme. Rather, we are seeking someone with the potential, dedication and ambition to take ownership of one over time.

Led by Executive Chef Laurence Tan (32) and General Manager Maryjoy Lim (27), our team has an average age of 30. We are united by a shared desire to learn, create and deliver memorable experiences through seasonality, hospitality and craftsmanship.

If you are looking for an environment where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your development is taken seriously, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Executing the pastry programme alongside, and under the guidance of Executive Chef Laurence Tan.
• Producing desserts, petits fours and seasonal pastry preparations with consistency and attention to detail.
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality, organisation and cleanliness.
• Participating in menu research, ingredient exploration and creative discussions.
• Contributing positively to a supportive and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Developing your technical and creative abilities through structured mentorship and hands-on learning.

What Makes This Role Different

At JAG, we believe that great chefs are developed, not simply hired.

During your first two seasonal menu cycles, you will work closely with Executive Chef Laurence Tan to master the pastry programme, develop a deep understanding of our philosophy and strengthen your technical foundations.

Beginning in your third season, you will be encouraged to contribute actively towards dessert development and creative discussions, with opportunities to see your ideas evolve into guest-facing experiences.

As your confidence, skill and understanding of the restaurant continue to grow, increasing creative autonomy and responsibility will be entrusted to you.

Our long-term goal is to support the right individual in developing into the leader of the pastry programme over the course of their journey with us.

This is not simply a position. It is a pathway.

Who We're Looking For

• A pastry professional with experience in a quality-focused kitchen environment.
• Someone with strong fundamentals and a genuine desire to improve.
• A chef who is organised, disciplined and takes pride in their craft.
• A positive team player who enjoys learning from others and supporting colleagues.
• Someone who thrives in collaborative rather than hierarchical environments.
• An individual with curiosity, creativity and an eagerness to contribute ideas.
• A professional seeking meaningful career development rather than simply their next job.

This role is particularly suited to pastry chefs who feel ready for greater responsibility and creative involvement, but who would benefit from mentorship, guidance and the opportunity to grow within a supportive team.

Why Join JAG

• 5-day work week.
• Sundays and Mondays off.
• Direct mentorship from Executive Chef Laurence Tan.
• Structured pathway towards leading the pastry programme.
• Genuine opportunities for creative contribution and menu development.
• Young and supportive team environment.
• Mentorship-focused culture with clear opportunities for growth.
• International and diverse workplace.
• Produce-driven, seasonal and research-focused cuisine.
• Professional standards delivered within a warm and respectful team culture.
• A workplace where talent, ideas and initiative are recognised and encouraged.

Salary

S$3,000 - S$3,500 per month (commensurate with experience)

Location

Restaurant JAG, Singapore

Start Date

December 2026 / January 2027 onwards