Junior Pastry Lead Chef – Desserts & Team Mentorship

Treehouse Sunnyvale, L.L.C.; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a fast-learning, highly creative Junior Pastry Chef to lead and inspire the pastry team—from production to exquisite presentation—at all levels. You will mentor staff and help create desserts that delight guests while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in pastry, a post-secondary diploma or degree a plus, and excellent verbal and written communication in a 24-hour operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pastry experience required.
• Pastry production expert with leadership experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree a plus.
• Strong communication and guest engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the pastry team across production and presentation.
• Ensure high-quality, beautifully presented desserts.
• Maintain standards in a fast-paced 24-hour operation.

Skills

Desserts

Pastry production

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Post-secondary diploma in pastry arts

Job description

Starwood Hotels is seeking a fast-learning, highly creative Junior Pastry Chef to lead and inspire the pastry team—from production to exquisite presentation—at all levels. You will mentor staff and help create desserts that delight guests while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in pastry, a post-secondary diploma or degree a plus, and excellent verbal and written communication in a 24-hour operation.