Luxury Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Team Lead

The Maybourne Beverly Hills; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched 401(k) plan

Health Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Free Parking

Employee meals

Job summary

The Maybourne Beverly Hills invites you to join our distinguished culinary team as Pastry Chef. You will lead pastry operations, crafting exquisite desserts and confections that leave a lasting impression on guests in a luxury hotel setting.

We seek a candidate with 4–6 years of pastry experience in luxury hotels or fine dining, strong leadership, and mastery of diverse pastry techniques including chocolate work. Culinary degree or pastry certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of pastry/dessert preparation experience in luxury hotel or fine dining.
• Proficiency in a wide range of pastry techniques and dessert styles.
• Expertise in fine chocolate work and decorative sugar/cake techniques.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Pastry Chef to design and execute pastries, desserts, and baked goods aligned with luxury standards.
• Demonstrate mastery in advanced pastry techniques, including chocolate tempering and sugar modeling.
• Supervise pastry kitchen team and maintain high quality and standards.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all pastry prep, presentation, and taste.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of pastry recipes with current trends and guest preferences.
• Oversee procurement, storage, and use of pastry ingredients to minimize waste and maximize freshness.
• Enforce safe and clean kitchen environments in line with health regulations.
• Mentor and train pastry team members for continuous growth.
• Assist in creating visually appealing pastry menus to complement the culinary experience.
• Accommodate dietary preferences and special requests.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry techniques

Chocolate work

Team management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or pastry certification

Job description

The Maybourne Beverly Hills invites you to join our distinguished culinary team as Pastry Chef. You will lead pastry operations, crafting exquisite desserts and confections that leave a lasting impression on guests in a luxury hotel setting.

We seek a candidate with 4–6 years of pastry experience in luxury hotels or fine dining, strong leadership, and mastery of diverse pastry techniques including chocolate work. Culinary degree or pastry certification preferred.