Executive Pastry Chef: Lead Creative Desserts & Menus

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts, pastries, and breads, overseeing the pastry kitchen, training staff, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

You will lead a pastry team, develop seasonal menus, and manage recipe production, inventory, and food safety to uphold luxury dining experiences across hotel outlets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume, upscale establishment.
• Strong culinary skills, including baking, pastry-making, and cake decorating.
• Creative flair and a passion for crafting delicious desserts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Certification from a culinary school or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance program

Responsibilities

• Menu Development: Create innovative and seasonally inspired dessert menus that complement our culinary offerings.
• Recipe Development: Develop new recipes and refine existing ones to ensure consistency and flavor.
• Production: Oversee the production of pastries, breads, and desserts, ensuring timely delivery to various outlets within the hotel.
• Team Leadership: Manage and train a team of pastry cooks, delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records and place orders for supplies and ingredients.
• Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation for all pastries and desserts.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs and labor expenses to maintain profitability.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

High-volume service

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Baking and pastry skills

Education

Culinary school certification

Job description

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts, pastries, and breads, overseeing the pastry kitchen, training staff, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

You will lead a pastry team, develop seasonal menus, and manage recipe production, inventory, and food safety to uphold luxury dining experiences across hotel outlets.