Head Pastry Chef & Bakery Lead for Casino

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

401(k)

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Certification programs

Employee Assistance Program

21–33 days PTO first year to five-year

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead and oversee all bakery productions, crafting a refined dessert program that elevates the guest experience to a four-diamond standard. The role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for culinary excellence.

You will manage menu development, cost controls, and ensure consistent quality across outlets while mentoring a skilled bakery team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in a bakery or pastry production environment.
• Three (3) years of experience leading others in a supervisory or manager role.
• Culinary degree or ACF Certification preferred.
• Experience in high-volume production within hospitality or casino settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience: ensure bakery items meet freshness and availability standards; contribute to presentation and guest feedback analysis.
• Product Quality and Innovation: lead, coach, and oversee menu and recipe development with guest feedback and trends.
• Inventory and Cost Management: manage inventory and cost controls; prepare productivity reports and par-level sheets.
• Team Leadership & Development: supervise and train bakery staff across outlets; foster excellence and growth.
• Sustainability Initiatives: lead sustainable ingredient sourcing and environmentally friendly practices.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence: enforce policy adherence and update protocols as needed.
• Additional Responsibilities: perform baking tasks as required and support department needs.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Leadership and Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Technical Proficiency

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Culinary degree or ACF Certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Scheduling software

Reporting tools

Job description

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead and oversee all bakery productions, crafting a refined dessert program that elevates the guest experience to a four-diamond standard. The role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for culinary excellence.

You will manage menu development, cost controls, and ensure consistent quality across outlets while mentoring a skilled bakery team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.