Lead Pastry Chef — Seasonal Desserts & Banquets

ASH (UK) Co Ltd; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (including dental &/+

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick, personal days + /

Discounts: 50% F&B, hotel room perks

Job summary

ASH Hotels in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department within Shenandoah Mansions. You will craft high-quality pastries, desserts, and breads for restaurant service, events, and private dining, while shaping seasonal dessert menus that reflect the hotel’s culinary vision.

You will oversee daily pastry production, inventory, and cost controls, train and mentor the pastry team, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional pastry experience
• Culinary or pastry arts degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry production, chocolate work, and dessert presentation
• Demonstrated creativity and attention to detail
• Experience with inventory management, food costing, and production planning
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional culinary and hospitality standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pastries, desserts, breads for restaurant service, events, and private dining
• Develop seasonal dessert menus reflecting Shenandoah Mansions' culinary vision
• Oversee daily pastry production, preparation schedules, and inventory management
• Train, mentor, and support pastry kitchen staff
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and special offerings
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient pastry kitchen
• Support banquet, catering, and special events pastry production
• Oversee pastry department budgets, food costs, labor, and equipment
• Monitor inventory levels and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Skills

Pastry expertise

Creativity

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Culinary or pastry arts degree preferred

Job description

ASH Hotels in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department within Shenandoah Mansions. You will craft high-quality pastries, desserts, and breads for restaurant service, events, and private dining, while shaping seasonal dessert menus that reflect the hotel’s culinary vision.

You will oversee daily pastry production, inventory, and cost controls, train and mentor the pastry team, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.