Pastry Chef

Kerzner International; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance: 80% Employer-Cover

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance: 100%

401(k) Program Participation: 4%

25 Days of Paid Time Off

Winter Season Pass Program: Ski Pass

Complimentary Transportation

Complimentary Meals on Shift

On-Property Discounts Across Food &amp

Job summary

Kerzner International seeks a Pastry Chef for One&Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, MT. You will lead the pastry and baking operations, develop menus, manage inventory and costs, and ensure high-quality desserts while collaborating with the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong pastry expertise, leadership abilities, and a track record in luxury or Michelin-influenced settings; represents the brand’s commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in the Culinary field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a management position focusing on pastry in a high-end, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Experience in a luxury hotel or resort, or a Michelin-starred establishment is an advantage.
• Strong technical pastry skills (desserts, cakes, chocolate work) with emphasis on consistency, creativity, and presentation.
• Ability to organize and manage daily operations of the pastry section and control food costs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the pastry and baking functions of the kitchen, including menu development, inventory, purchasing, and cost control.
• Ensure production aligns with technical sheets and high standards.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and culinary team to plan recipes considering seasonal ingredients, guest volume, portion size, and pricing.
• Maintain department quality levels and meet service standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop pastry staff to foster a positive work environment.
• Coordinate task distribution among teams to ensure timely operations.

Skills

Culinary qualification

Pastry management

Luxury hotel/ resort experience

Pastry technical skills

Team leadership

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Amidst fragrant pines and glistening peaks, One&Only Moonlight Basin is a glamorous return to simplicity. Fill days cascading down cool waters, unearthing the magic of Yellowstone National park, skiing on world renowned slopes and retreating to floating evergreen spaces. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Job Summary

The Pastry Chef’s responsibilities include preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, developing new dessert recipes, maintaining inventory and ingredient quality, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Pastry Chef will report to the Executive Chef and will work closely with kitchen colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the pastry section and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the pastry and baking functions of the kitchen(s), including menu development, inventory and purchasing of supplies, and cost control

Ensure that production is correctly executed and that products comply with the technical sheets

Collaborate with restaurant managers and culinary team to plan and develop recipes, menu considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients, the likely number of customers, portion size and final menu pricing

Ensure the quality levels within the Pastry department are up to standards and services

Maintain the budgeted target cost while providing costing of new menu items

Monitor stock level to reduce wastage

Responsible for leading, developing and mentoring a team of bakers to ensure a positive work environment

Provide rigorous management: controlling raw material stocks, especially in terms of their cost

As the person responsible for all kitchen produce, to coordinate the distribution of tasks amongst their teams ensuring that the work progresses as it should within the time available

Prepare all the menus in coordination with the Restaurant Manager and check customer satisfaction levels by exercising a presence in the restaurant at meal times

Meets with customers after each service to get feedback and establish relationships

Reports to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and communicates for daily planning VIPS, and special menu of the day

Maintain GSQ score and food cost

Implement the consistent delivery of superior customer service through the Customer Service Program

Ensure that the department creates a professional impression to customers and colleagues

Review and act upon customer feedback relevant to your areas of responsibility. This includes customer complaints and compliments.

Manage through seasons of high and low occupancy related to staffing

Oversight of hotel amenities, all pastry and bakery functions

Always seeks market demand to establish new menu

Liaise with savory chef team for daily needs/issues

Take on additional tasks provided by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef, or other members of the Management team

Skills, Experience, & Educational Requirements

• Professional qualification in the Culinary field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a management position with a focus on pastry in a high-end, high-volume kitchen environment
• Previous experience in a luxury hotel or resort, or a Michelin-starred establishment is an advantage
• Strong technical skills in pastry (desserts, cakes, chocolate work, etc.), with a focus on consistency, creativity, and presentation
• Ability to organize and manage the daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring efficient production
• Ability to manage food costs, control waste, monitor stock levels, place orders, and ensure the efficient use of ingredients while maintaining high-quality standards
• Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and develop pastry team members, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain a positive and professional working environment
• Medical Insurance: 80% Employer-Covered (Full-Time, Year-Round Only)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: 100% Employer-Covered (Full-Time, Year-Round Only)
• 401(k) Program Participation: 4% Employer Match (Full-Time, Year-Round Only)
• 25 Days of Paid Time Off (Full-Time, Year-Round Only)
• Winter Season Pass Program: Ski Pass or Fitness Pass (Subject to Availability)
• Complimentary Transportation
• Complimentary Meals on Shift
• On-Property Discounts Across Food & Beverage, Wellness, and Retail

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to perform all physical requirements of the job in a safe manner, with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and bending in an operational environmentfor extended periods
• Frequent bending, twisting stooping, reaching, and pulling
• Lifting and carrying of loads weighing up to 30 pounds
• Working in outdoor environments, including high altitudes, that may present extreme weather conditions such as snow, ice, rain, heat, wind, etc.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.