Executive Pastry Chef

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in Florida is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef. You will lead daily pastry operations across outlets, driving creativity, quality, and service excellence in a luxury setting.

Ideal candidates bring senior pastry leadership experience, strong patisserie skills, and a hands-on leadership style. A culinary arts degree and US work authorization are preferred. Competitive salary with bonus and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or high end hospitality.
• Michelin restaurant experience is highly preferred.
• Strong technical pastry skills including patisserie, bread, viennoiserie, chocolate, and sugar work.
• Creative, innovative approach to pastry design and menu development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a pastry team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry operations across the hotel, ensuring quality, creativity, and presentation across outlets.
• Develop and execute innovative pastry menus, seasonal specials, and bespoke events.
• Supervise pastry team across service periods; manage scheduling, training and performance.
• Train team on techniques, menu items, ingredients, and presentation standards.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and storage standards.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and portion control aligned with budgeted targets.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and culinary direction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Patisserie expertise

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF

Luxury Lifestyle Hotel • Florida • USD $115,000 - $125,000 + Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for an Executive Pastry Chef for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Florida. This is a senior creative and operational leadershiprole with full accountability for the daily pastry operation across all hotel outlets. The ideal candidate is a technically accomplished pastry leaderwith a passion for innovation, a hands-on approach, and proven experience guiding and developing high-performing pastry teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead all pastry operations across the hotel, ensuring consistent quality, creativity, and presentation across every outlet and function
• Develop, design, and execute innovative pastry menus, seasonal specials, and bespoke creations for events and special guests
• Supervise and coordinate the pastry team across all service periods, managing scheduling, training, and performance
• Train and develop pastry team members on techniques, menu items, ingredients, and presentation standards
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and correct storage standards at all times
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and portion controls in line with budgeted targets
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and overall culinary direction
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and food handling regulations

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment
• Michelin restaurant experience is highly preferred
• Strong technical pastry skills including patisserie, bread, viennoiserie, chocolate, and sugar work
• A creative, innovative approach to pastry design and menu development
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a pastry team
• Solid understanding of food safety, cost control, and kitchen administration
• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional pastry training preferred
• Valid US work authorization required

WHAT'S OFFERED

• USD $115,000 - $125,000 per year plus bonus
• Relocation allowance provided
• Comprehensive benefits package