Executive Pastry Chef — Lead Creative Pastry at Resort

Salamander Hospitality, Llc; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Discounted Salamander properties rates

Free gym usage

Free onsite parking

Winter ski pass

West End Social 50% discount on food &

Meadows Café 25% discount on food

We-cycle program

Employee referral bonus

Employee housing on-site when avail.

Hiking trails on-site

Job summary

Salamander Hospitality, Llc is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across Aspen Meadows Resort’s restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, café, and employee dining. The role focuses on creative pastry development, profitability, cost control, and team leadership within a fast-paced resort setting.

The Executive Pastry Chef will recruit and mentor the pastry team, maintain standardized recipes, and collaborate with culinary leadership to align with Salamander standards

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Either graduated from an accredited culinary institute with 3 years of proven experience in fine dining or pastry, or 5 years' experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 3-5 years Pastry Chef experience required.
• Experience in seasonal operations is a plus.
• Proficient use of Microsoft programs, Inventory Management Platforms, and Accounting Platforms such as Profitsword and Sage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all pastry and bakery operations across outlets, banquets, and events.
• Develop innovative, seasonal pastry menus aligned with culinary vision and financial objectives.
• Direct daily production, staffing, and workflow for efficiency.
• Demonstrate advanced pastry techniques and presentation standards.
• Recruit, train, and develop pastry team with accountability and collaboration.
• Establish standardized recipes, portions, and presentation for consistency.
• Manage pastry department costs, inventory, and purchasing; reduce waste where possible.
• Collaborate with Culinary leadership on menu development and events.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards; ensure a clean operation.
• Evaluate team performance and provide coaching per policy.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

High-pressure management

Education

High school or equivalent

Culinary institute degree or pastry specialization

3–5 years pastry chef experience

5 years culinary/F&B experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management platforms

Profitsword

Sage

Job description

Salamander Hospitality, Llc is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across Aspen Meadows Resort’s restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, café, and employee dining. The role focuses on creative pastry development, profitability, cost control, and team leadership within a fast-paced resort setting.

The Executive Pastry Chef will recruit and mentor the pastry team, maintain standardized recipes, and collaborate with culinary leadership to align with Salamander standards