Assistant Pastry Chef — Hotel Banquets, Flexible Schedule

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 90 days

Medical (4 plan choices)

Dental (2 Plan choices)

Vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hospitality Discounts

Job summary

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC seeks an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in directing pastry production for banquet operations and hotel outlets.

Requirements include 2+ years pastry experience in a 4-star setting, a 2-year pastry degree or 4-year apprenticeship, and ServSafe certification. Must adhere to sanitation standards and assist in budgeting and menu development.

Qualifications

• Pastry work experience of 2+ years in a 4-star hotel or restaurant pastry kitchen.
• 2-year pastry degree or 4-year apprenticeship preferred.
• Valid ServSafe certification and food handler permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Pastry Chef with pastry direction, production, and desserts for banquet and outlets.
• Train and supervise pastry staff to meet hotel standards and budgets.
• Develop seasonal menus and analyze costs for menu items.
• Collaborate with culinary leaders to supervise kitchen operations during absence.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance across pastry operations.

Skills

Knife handling

Pastry knowledge

Recipe costing

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

2-year pastry degree or 4-year apprenticeship

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC seeks an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in directing pastry production for banquet operations and hotel outlets.

Requirements include 2+ years pastry experience in a 4-star setting, a 2-year pastry degree or 4-year apprenticeship, and ServSafe certification. Must adhere to sanitation standards and assist in budgeting and menu development.