Lux Pastry Chef — Lead Dessert Program & Team

Makeready-LL; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

401k company match

Pet insurance

Student loan repayment program

PTO exchange

Job summary

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

You will mentor the pastry team, develop menus, manage food costs, and collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver memorable desserts, breads, and specialty offerings for high-volume or banquet service.

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).
• Culinary or Pastry degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking science, chocolate work, sugar work, and modern pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of 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.
• Support banquet and hotel operations and manage food costs.

Skills

Advanced pastry techniques

Banquet pastry operations

Menu development

Team mentoring

Food cost management

Inventory management

Food safety standards

Production planning

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Culinary or Pastry degree

Job description

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

You will mentor the pastry team, develop menus, manage food costs, and collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver memorable desserts, breads, and specialty offerings for high-volume or banquet service.