No. of Candidates Needed: 1
Salary: To be discussed (Negotiable based on experience)
30 days Annual Leave per year
Medical Insurance
Employment Visa provided
Air Ticket provided upon joining
MVR 1,500 per month (included in salary package)
Shared accommodation provided (single status only, no family accommodation)
Malé, Maldives
Technical Skill: Able to prepare specialized waffle batters from scratch, manage portion controls, and calibrate commercial waffle irons precisely (controlling temperature and timing for different waffle styles like Belgian.
Culinary Knowledge: Creative eye for dessert presentation, including precise topping placement, sauce drizzling, and ice cream plating. Familiarity with café-style dessert menus is highly valued.
Hygiene: Strict adherence to kitchen cleanliness, deep-cleaning of waffle irons, and general food safety practices.
Pace: Able to work efficiently and maintain consistency under pressure during peak café hours and high-volume delivery periods.
Soft Skills: Team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
Gender: Male preferred
Age: 25 – 40 years
Nationality: Open (Preferably Sri Lankan, Indian, Indonesian)
Education: Culinary diploma or certificate in Pastry/Baking preferred, but proven hands-on experience is prioritized.
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of kitchen experience in making, dessert preparation, or pastry stations in cafés, dessert parlors, or casual dining restaurants.
Prepare, mix, and rest specialized waffle batters daily according to company recipes and standards.
Operate and maintain commercial waffle irons, ensuring correct baking times, crispiness, and golden-brown quality.
Plate and present waffles beautifully with various toppings (fruits, syrups, creams, ice cream) according to presentation guides.
Safely operate and perform daily deep-cleaning/seasoning of non-stick waffle grids to prevent burning and flavor contamination.
Monitor stock levels of baking ingredients, toppings, and packaging materials, reporting purchasing requirements timely.
Minimize batter and topping wastage to assist in controlling kitchen food costs.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene guidelines diligently.
Coordinate with front-of-house service staff to ensure quick turnaround times for dine-in and delivery orders.
Palato is a premier artisan patisserie and specialty coffee brand based in Malé and Hulhumalé, Maldives. From our humble beginnings as a beloved home bakery, we have grown into one of the country's most celebrated dessert and coffee destinations, known for our uncompromising commitment to quality, creativity, and exceptional customer experiences.
We specialize in premium, meticulously crafted desserts ranging from our signature French crullers and decadent couverture chocolate creations to our crowd-favorite fresh Belgian waffles. To complement our pastry menu, we serve a curated selection of specialty beverages, featuring single-origin espresso and innovative cold brews.