Pastry Sous Chef, Costa Navarino (2026)

Costa Navarino is in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is currently home to four 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort at Navarino Dunes, W-Costa Navarino and Mandarin Oriental at Navarino Bay. In the coming years, more upscale branded hotels will be added to our portfolio, both in Messinia and Athens.

Navarino Dunes Costa Navarino facilities include 766 bedroom units award winning Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2 spa & thalassotherapy center, four multi-awarded, signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues, 5,000 m2 House of Events and a wide range of sports, such as the “Mouratoglou Tennis Center”, Bayern Munich football academy, Navarino Outdoor and many more.

W Costa Navarino, exclusively for adults and young adults over 12 years old, offers 226 stylish rooms, 2 bedroom suites and 3 bedroom villas with infinity private pools, staged in the Bay of Navarino with stunning Ionian Sea views, The Watersports Center, The Away Spa and gym with a heated 25m-long lap pool, including the new Navarino Agora, an open marketplace with retail, street food, open-air cinema and exciting programming throughout the day and night.

Costa Navarino is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef o make an impact on this job. The successful candidate will strongly support the Pastry executive chef in the operation and directing the pastry department, supervising the collegues and control daily requisitions , ensuring that all the products are according to the high standards of the department.

As our Pastry Sous Chef, you will:

• Estimate and communicate daily production needs.
• Production control and support
• Demonstrate proper and safe usage of all pastry equipment.
• Have knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation
• Respond appropriately to guests’ needs during the hours of operation.
• Could support the control of food costs.
• Be able to clearly define productivity standards with quality requirements and methods required to obtain them.
• Check that all food and beverage outlets’ orders are at the correct level and do not surpass the stocks which are required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the sector, including a minimum of 2 years as a Pastry Sous Chef in an international 5*hotel chain
• Ability to speak, write and converse freely in both Greek and English
• Strong computer skills
• A Pastry / Culinary degree
• Good hygiene knowledge and HACCP Standards
• High energy, ability to work under pressure, good organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Private Medical Plan
• Accommodation in the vicinity of Costa Navarino (for non-Messinian associates)
• Meals Provided On-site

Personal & Professional Growth:

• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• Potential for Task Force Assignments Abroad in Marriott Hotels
• Exposure to an International Work Environment

Wellbeing & Perks:

• Use of Costa Navarino Facilities (subject to internal policies)
• Access to the Support Room – Online Wellness Platform
• Discounts at Marriott Hotels Worldwide