Assistant Chef - Pastry

Wynn Resorts, Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas, seeks an Assistant Pastry Chef to assist the Executive Chef in high-volume pastry production, cost control, and supervising kitchen staff.

The role emphasizes maintaining food quality and sanitation to Health Department standards, while supporting banquet and catering pastry needs and working closely with chefs and cooks to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication (reading/writing) required; 2nd language a plus.
• Minimum 4 years in high-volume pastry production, incl. 2+ years supervisory.
• Banquet/catering pastry training preferred; culinary/pastry degree preferred but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of pastries, desserts, sanitation, and cost control.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a pastry operation and work efficiently in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all aspects of cost control.
• Complete inventories and food requisitions.
• Manage and train kitchen staff.
• Support the Chef de Parties and cooks as needed.
• Supervise production of pastries and desserts for outlets.
• Ensure food quality and sanitation per Health Department standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Pastry production management

Team supervision

Cost control

Sanitation & safety

Operational pastry planning

Education

Culinary/pastry training degree

Banquet & catering pastry training degree

Job description

As Assistant Pastry Chef your role will include:

• The Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of cost control.
• Completing inventories and food requisitions.
• Managing and training kitchen staff.
• Supporting the Chef de Parties and cooks if necessary.
• Supervising the production of pastries and desserts for outlets.
• Responsible for ensuring food quality according to department standards and ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to communicate, read and write in English fluently and in a professional manner. 2nd language a plus.
• Requires 4 years’ experience in a high volume/high quality pastry production kitchen, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Banquet and catering pastry training degree is preferred.
• A culinary/pastry training degree is preferred, but a not required.
• Candidate must have advanced knowledge of pastries and desserts, sanitation and cost control.
• The candidate must have the ability to manage all aspects of a pastry operation.
• Requires the ability to work efficiently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times.

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.