Lead Pastry Supervisor: Upscale Desserts & Events

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted and Friends & Family room/r

Medical, Prescription, Dental and VIs

Life and Disability Insurance

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hotel Kansas City is seeking a creative Pastry Supervisor to lead daily pastry production and support banquet and savory kitchen operations. You will manage quality, presentation, and collaboration across culinary outlets, delivering elegant plated desserts and desserts for events.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of pastry leadership experience, with banquet pastry production and upscale plated desserts expertise, plus strong baking knowledge and food-safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least two years of pastry leadership experience.
• Experience in banquet pastry production and upscale plated desserts.
• Strong knowledge of professional baking, pastry techniques, recipe execution, and presentation; chocolate experience preferred.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen organization.
• Ability to coordinate production, manage deadlines, and communicate with Culinary leadership and purchasing partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry production, ensuring quality and presentation across outlets.
• Prepare and execute upscale plated desserts, baked goods, pastries, and chocolate preparations.
• Provide hands-on support to banquet and savory kitchens during events and peak periods.
• Oversee pastry service for weddings, banquets, and special events; support savory kitchen prep as needed.
• Train and guide pastry colleagues; maintain a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Coordinate production schedules and priorities for timely service.
• Manage pastry supplies; coordinate sourcing and communicate purchasing needs.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Banquet pastry

Upscale desserts

Kitchen operations

Job description

Hotel Kansas City is seeking a creative Pastry Supervisor to lead daily pastry production and support banquet and savory kitchen operations. You will manage quality, presentation, and collaboration across culinary outlets, delivering elegant plated desserts and desserts for events.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of pastry leadership experience, with banquet pastry production and upscale plated desserts expertise, plus strong baking knowledge and food-safety practices.