Pastry Chef

Amazing Brands; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Brands in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a creative Pastry Chef to lead dessert production, menu development, and pastry innovation in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will plan daily production, train bakery staff, monitor quality, and collaborate with culinary leadership on seasonal features and catering opportunities. 3–5 years of pastry experience and a valid local Food Handler's Card are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional pastry, bakery, or scratch-baking experience in a high-volume kitchen or bakery.
• Strong working knowledge of pastry and baking techniques, production planning, recipe execution, and proper food handling.
• Experience leading, training, and developing bakery or culinary team members.
• A strong eye for consistency, quality, and presentation, with the ability to perform under tight production deadlines.
• Ability to follow established recipes and standards while identifying opportunities to improve execution and efficiency.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, product rotation, waste control, and maintaining appropriate production pars.
• Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler's Card (or the ability to get one).
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. under State and Federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute recipes consistently with attention to flavor, texture, portioning, and presentation.
• Mix, shape, bake, finish, and store pastry and bakery items according to company standards.
• Plan daily production based on business levels, pars, and catering needs.
• Lead, train, and support bakery team members while maintaining a productive kitchen.
• Monitor product quality and reduce waste through prep, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bakery following food-safety standards.
• Partner with culinary leadership on seasonal features, special orders, catering, and bakery needs.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Production planning

Team leadership

Quality & presentation

Inventory control

Job description

Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable desserts and a talent for turning classic recipes into extraordinary guest experiences?

Amazing Brands is seeking a creative and experienced Pastry Chef to lead dessert production, menu development, and pastry innovation. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values quality and consistency, and loves bringing fresh ideas to the table.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Execute recipes consistently with close attention to flavor, texture, portioning, and presentation.
• Mix, shape, bake, finish, and properly store pastry and bakery items according to company recipes and standards.
• Plan daily production based on business levels, pars, special orders, catering needs, and upcoming events.
• Lead, train, and support bakery team members while maintaining a productive, organized, and positive kitchen.
• Monitor product quality throughout production and help reduce waste through accurate prep, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bakery while following food-safety, labeling, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Partner with culinary and restaurant leadership on seasonal features, special orders, catering, and bakery needs.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• 3-5 years of professional pastry, bakery, or scratch-baking experience in a high-volume kitchen or bakery.
• Strong working knowledge of pastry and baking techniques, production planning, recipe execution, and proper food handling.
• Experience leading, training, and developing bakery or culinary team members.
• A strong eye for consistency, quality, and presentation, with the ability to perform under tight production deadlines.
• Ability to follow established recipes and standards while identifying opportunities to improve execution and efficiency.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, product rotation, waste control, and maintaining appropriate production pars.
• Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler's Card (or the ability to get one).
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. under State and Federal guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for extended periods while working in a fast-paced bakery and kitchen environment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs of dough, ingredients, or equipment.
• Bend, reach, lift, and move safely throughout the bakery and production areas.
• Work efficiently around ovens, mixers, racks, hot surfaces, and other commercial bakery equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on bakery production and business needs.
• Stick to uniform and hygiene policies to keep it fresh and professional.
• Work as part of a high-volume bakery and culinary team focused on quality, consistency, and guest experience.