Pastry Chef

About This Role

Lead and mentor a pastry team to design and create signature desserts, custom wedding cakes, and other baked goods for a luxury resort, ensuring high culinary standards and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the pastry team to maintain high culinary standards
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and banquet teams to develop event-specific desserts and baked goods
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and training to ensure smooth pastry operations
• Design and create signature desserts and specials that enhance culinary offerings
• Plan and execute custom pastry items for weddings and corporate events
• Maintain the quality and consistency of all pastries, desserts, and baked goods served
• Work closely with event coordinators and clients to create personalized pastry menus
• Prepare and present creative concepts for wedding cakes, specialty desserts, and event amenities
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies to meet production needs

Requirements

• 4-5 years of professional pastry experience
• 2 years in a leadership role
• Expertise in pastry and dessert techniques (modern and traditional methods)
• Creativity and ability to develop unique, signature items
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and artistic presentation
• Proficiency in leading and motivating a team

Qualifications

• Culinary degree in Pastry Arts or equivalent professional experience
• 4-5 years of professional pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Nice to Have

• Experience with wedding cake design, production, and decoration

Benefits