Pastry Chef

COREcruitment; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) matching

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd on behalf of a luxury hospitality property in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to oversee pastry and dessert development across four outlets and banquet operations.

This hands-on role rewards creativity, quality, and consistency. You will lead daily pastry production, contribute to dessert menus, manage costs and work closely with culinary teams to maintain top standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef or head pastry chef in hospitality.
• Experience overseeing multiple outlets or high-volume operations.
• Strong pastry knowledge and dessert menu development.
• Hands-on approach with ability to lead across kitchen teams.
• Passion for quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and dessert production across four outlets and banquet operations.
• Create, develop and introduce new dessert menus and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and execution.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs and culinary teams to ensure consistency.
• Support menu costing, recipe creation and production planning.
• Ensure effective production planning, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste and maintain portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Remain actively involved in daily preparation and service, leading through practical involvement.
• Bring creativity and fresh ideas to the property's overall food and beverage offering.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Menu development

Food cost control

High-volume production

Team collaboration

Hands-on leadership

Education

Culinary qualifications advantageous

Job description

Pastry Chef

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 USD base + 10% annual bonus

Package: Full benefits, 401(k) matching and relocation assistance up to $5,000.

I'm hiring on behalf of a well-established luxury entertainment and hospitality property in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to oversee pastry and dessert development across its four food and beverage outlets and banquet operations.

This is a hands-on position suited to a creative pastry professional who takes pride in quality, consistency and presentation.The successful candidate will play an important role in developing dessert menus, maintaining standards and supporting the wider culinary team across the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and dessert production across four food and beverage outlets and banquet operations.
• Create, develop and introduce new dessert menus and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and execution.
• Work closely with outlet Sous Chefs and culinary teams to ensure consistency across all operations.
• Support menu development, recipe creation and costing.
• Ensure effective production planning, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste and maintain portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Remain actively involved in daily preparation and service, leading through practical involvement and culinary expertise.
• Bring creativity and fresh ideas to the property's overall food and beverage offering.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.
• Background within a hotel, resort, casino, upscale restaurant or hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, baking, plated desserts and dessert menu development.
• Experience supporting multiple outlets or high-volume food operations.
• Strong understanding of food costs, ordering and production planning.
• A hands‑on approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple kitchen teams.
• Passion for food, creativity and maintaining exceptional standards.
• Culinary qualifications are advantageous but not essential.