Creative Dessert Lead - Junior Pastry Sous Chef

SH Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a fast-learning, highly creative Junior Pastry Chef in Palo Alto to lead the pastry team and deliver exquisite presentations. You will mentor staff, drive guest engagement, and uphold the brand’s dessert excellence in a 24-hour operation.

Minimum 3 years in pastry, a post-secondary diploma is a plus, and strong communication skills are essential for guest and team interaction.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of pastry-related experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Expert in pastry production with leadership skills and guest/team engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team from production to exquisite presentation.
• Mentor and inspire the pastry staff through a hands-on leadership style.
• Collaborate with culinary and guest-services teams to elevate guest experience.
• Adapt to a 24-hour operation and maintain high standards.

Skills

Dessert production expertise

Leadership

Guest and team engagement

Strong communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree (preferred)

Job description

Starwood Hotels is seeking a fast-learning, highly creative Junior Pastry Chef in Palo Alto to lead the pastry team and deliver exquisite presentations. You will mentor staff, drive guest engagement, and uphold the brand’s dessert excellence in a 24-hour operation.

Minimum 3 years in pastry, a post-secondary diploma is a plus, and strong communication skills are essential for guest and team interaction.