Luxury Pastry Chef for Banquets & Boutique Desserts

Davidson Hospitality Group; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bread production, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role ensures the quality, consistency, and presentation of our desserts for restaurant outlets, banquets, and special events.

You will manage food and labor costs, develop new dessert offerings, and coordinate production across multiple outlets while maintaining top standards of safety and sanitation in a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a supervisory pastry/bakery role.
• Strong knowledge of pastry, dessert, and bread production techniques.
• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, and production budgets.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop pastry team members.
• Ability to coordinate production for multiple outlets, banquets, and special events.
• Demonstrated creativity in developing new desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Managing food and labor costs.
• Maintaining payroll and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
• Developing new dessert, pastry, and bread offerings.
• Ensuring production meets established quality standards and business needs.

Skills

Pastry production

Dessert production

Bread production

Food safety

Budgeting

Leadership

Team training

Quality standards

Time management

Job description

The Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bread production, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role ensures the quality, consistency, and presentation of our desserts for restaurant outlets, banquets, and special events.

You will manage food and labor costs, develop new dessert offerings, and coordinate production across multiple outlets while maintaining top standards of safety and sanitation in a luxury resort environment.