Executive Pastry Chef | Conrad Bengaluru

Hilton; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Bengaluru is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team, craft exquisite desserts, and drive culinary innovation in a luxury hotel setting.

In this role, you will oversee pastry production, maintain high standards of quality and cost control, and collaborate with leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences while ensuring health, safety, and compliance across all pastry operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• 3–5 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4/5-star hotel or high-standard restaurant.
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP.
• Experience with international chain hotels.

Responsibilities

• Direct pastry operations: oversee pastries, desserts, and baked goods ensuring quality, cost controls, and profitability.
• Enhance menu offerings: collaborate with the F&B Director to develop pastry menus and seasonal items.
• Delight guests: engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to pastry experiences.
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for pastry operations.
• Ensure operational efficiency: oversee kitchen systems and workflows for smooth pastry operations.
• Inspire and develop the team: supervise and coach staff, monitor performance and foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest satisfaction

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You create delicate and intricate desserts, innovate new recipes, and lead a team of talented pastry chefs. As an Executive Pastry Chef, you’re not just directing and administering the hotel’s pastry production – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Job Description

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You create delicate and intricate desserts, innovate new recipes, and lead a team of talented pastry chefs. As an Executive Pastry Chef, you’re not just directing and administering the hotel’s pastry production – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Direct pastry operations: Oversee the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new pastry offerings and seasonal menus based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to enhance the pastry experience.
• Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and pastry operations align with the hotel’s goals
• Ensure operational efficiency: Oversee pastry kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In Addition, This Role Requires The Following Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate
• 3-5 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred
• Knowledgeable in HACCP
• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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