Junior Pastry Chef | Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams (Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts / JKH) | Colombo

About Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams & Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is Sri Lanka’s most iconic and ambitious integrated resort development — a landmark destination situated in the heart of Colombo that combines world-class hospitality, entertainment, retail, and leisure under one extraordinary roof. Part of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s largest hotel owner with a proud portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Cinnamon Life represents the pinnacle of luxury hospitality in the island. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is a member of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) — one of Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerates. JKH is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Role Overview

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate Junior Pastry Chef to join their culinary team. This is a hands-on role in a world-class hotel kitchen environment, working alongside talented pastry professionals to deliver exceptional desserts, pastries, and baked goods for the hotel’s multiple outlets and events.

Location: Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo
Job Type: Full-Time
Apply: careers.cinnamonhotels.com

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods in line with Cinnamon Life’s high quality and presentation standards
• Support daily mise en place — preparation, organisation, and timely production of pastry items for all outlets and banqueting events
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and HACCP compliance at all times
• Monitor ingredient usage, control portion sizes, and actively minimise food wastage in line with sustainability goals
• Collaborate effectively with the pastry team to ensure smooth, efficient, and coordinated kitchen operations
• Assist in the development and plating of new dessert concepts and seasonal menu items
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and stored according to hotel standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar pastry or baking role — hotel kitchen experience is strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, chocolate work, and dessert presentation
• Understanding of food safety standards, kitchen hygiene, and HACCP principles
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume hotel kitchen environment
• Genuine passion for pastry arts with creativity, attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a luxury hospitality brand
• Good teamwork skills and a positive, learning attitude