Lead Pastry Chef — Desserts, Banquets & Mentorship

Paycom; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Pastry Chef Supervisor to lead the culinary pastry team, develop pastry menus for a la carte, banquet, and member events, and mentor apprentices. The role works with the catering director to tailor menus for members and their guests, while maintaining standards of quality, cost, and service in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will oversee daily pastry production, inventory, and collaboration with dining service staff, ensuring safe handling and high-quality desserts

Qualifications

• Culinary Associates Degree and 2+ years of relevant kitchen management experience.
• 4+ years working in a professional kitchen.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler certification.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains own production schedule based on production and budgets.
• Works with Executive Chef to procure pastry goods and supplies.
• Supervises and mentors pastry staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinates bakery and dessert production for dining room, banquets, and events.
• Ensures food safety through monitoring temperatures, dates and storage.
• Maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor.
• Assists in inventories, cost controls, and requisitions for pastry production.
• Supports catering team during line-ups and event service.

Job description

Paycom is seeking a Pastry Chef Supervisor to lead the culinary pastry team, develop pastry menus for a la carte, banquet, and member events, and mentor apprentices. The role works with the catering director to tailor menus for members and their guests, while maintaining standards of quality, cost, and service in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will oversee daily pastry production, inventory, and collaboration with dining service staff, ensuring safe handling and high-quality desserts