Lead Pastry Chef — Luxury Hotel Dessert & Banquet

Crockett Hotel; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

medical/dental/vision benefits

maternity/paternity leave

pet insurance

company‑matched dependent care & 401k

student loan repayment program

a wide range of additional ancillary |

Job summary

Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Denver, CO, is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and dessert production for the hotel and Members Club. This hands-on leadership role balances creativity with operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and execution.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to mentor the pastry team and grow the pastry program from concept to execution in a high-volume luxury setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of pastry experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, or Michelin‑caliber restaurants.
• Minimum 1-2 years in a pastry leadership role (Pastry Sous Chef or Pastry Chef preferred).
• Strong knowledge of baking science, chocolate work, sugar work, and modern pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and dessert production for the Clayton Hotel and Members Club.
• Lead the pastry program from concept to execution while mentoring the pastry team.
• Balance creativity with operational excellence and maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and execution.

Skills

Advanced pastry techniques

Breakfast pastries

Banquet pastry production

Menu development

Inventory management

Food cost management

Production planning

Labor controls

Mentoring pastry team

Strong presentation

Education

Culinary or Pastry degree

Job description

Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Denver, CO, is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and dessert production for the hotel and Members Club. This hands-on leadership role balances creativity with operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and execution.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to mentor the pastry team and grow the pastry program from concept to execution in a high-volume luxury setting.