Executive Pastry Chef — Lead Luxury Resort Pastry & Cakes

Keswick Hall; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and baking operations for four outlets and banquets, ensuring exceptional quality, creativity, and cost control. You will mentor a pastry team, design seasonal menus including VIP amenities and wedding cakes, and collaborate with culinary leadership to align pastry goals with the resort's dining strategy.

Keswick offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a luxury resort

Qualifications

• Culinary or pastry degree, certificate, or apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of pastry experience in a fine dining or resort setting, preferably in a leadership role
• A combination of education and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team across all four outlets and banquets, setting standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Provide feedback and constructive feedback to the team.
• Oversee daily pastry and bread production, ensuring each outlet is staffed, stocked, and prepared for service and events.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to align pastry operations with overall food and beverage goals.
• Step in to work any station and support other departments when volume or staffing requires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wedding cakes

Pastry techniques

Multi-outlet management

Time management

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Culinary or pastry degree

3-5 years pastry leadership

Job description

Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and baking operations for four outlets and banquets, ensuring exceptional quality, creativity, and cost control. You will mentor a pastry team, design seasonal menus including VIP amenities and wedding cakes, and collaborate with culinary leadership to align pastry goals with the resort's dining strategy.

Keswick offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a luxury resort