Pastry Chef

Northwood Hospitality LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Hotel Discounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Northwood Hospitality LLC is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts, pastries, and breads for a luxury hotel in Charlotte. You will oversee the pastry kitchen, train staff, and uphold top-quality standards across taste, presentation, and safety.

You will lead menu and recipe development, manage production and inventory, and ensure timely delivery to hotel outlets while maintaining profitability and strict sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume, upscale establishment.
• Strong culinary skills including baking, pastry-making, and cake decorating.
• Creative flair and a passion for crafting delicious desserts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Certification from a culinary school or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Menu Development: Create innovative and seasonally inspired dessert menus that complement our culinary offerings.
• Recipe Development: Develop new recipes and refine existing ones to ensure consistency and flavor.
• Production: Oversee the production of pastries, breads, and desserts, ensuring timely delivery to various outlets within the hotel.
• Team Leadership: Manage and train a team of pastry cooks, delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records and place orders for supplies and ingredients.
• Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation for all pastries and desserts.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs and labor expenses to maintain profitability.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Pastry Chef experience

Baking

Cake decorating

Leadership

Time management

Food safety

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Job Overview:

The Pastry Chef is responsible for crafting exquisite desserts, pastries, and breads that elevate the dining experience. The Pastry Chef will oversee the pastry kitchen, train staff, and ensure the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Create innovative and seasonally inspired dessert menus that complement our culinary offerings.


• Recipe Development: Develop new recipes and refine existing ones to ensure consistency and flavor.


• Production: Oversee the production of pastries, breads, and desserts, ensuring timely delivery to various outlets within the hotel.


• Team Leadership: Manage and train a team of pastry cooks, delegating tasks and providing guidance.


• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records and place orders for supplies and ingredients.


• Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation for all pastries and desserts.


• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Cost Control: Monitor food costs and labor expenses to maintain profitability.


• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and clean kitchen equipment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume, upscale establishment.


• Strong culinary skills, including baking, pastry-making, and cake decorating.


• Creative flair and a passion for crafting delicious desserts.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Certification from a culinary school or equivalent experience.


• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Hotel Discounts


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Assistance program

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be added at any time with or without notice.

The Ballantyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage diversity in the workplace.

Source: Northwood Hospitality