Pastry Chef

Amazing-Brands; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; 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 prepare from scratch, train the bakery team, manage production plans, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with leadership on seasonal features.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional pastry/bakery experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, production planning, and proper food handling.
• Experience leading bakery teams.
• Ability to meet tight production deadlines with consistency.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, product rotation, and waste control.
• Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler’s Card (or ability to get one).
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. under State and Federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery favorites from scratch, including cookies, muffins, babka, hamantaschen, danishes, brownies, bars, crumb cake, loaf pastries, and other signature sweets.
• Execute recipes consistently with close attention to flavor, texture, portioning, and presentation.
• Mix, shape, bake, finish, and store pastry 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 kitchen.
• Monitor product quality and help reduce waste through accurate prep, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bakery following food-safety, labeling, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Partner with culinary and restaurant leadership on seasonal features, special orders, catering, and bakery needs.

Skills

Pastry & bakery expertise

Production planning

Team leadership

Quality & presentation

Food safety & sanitation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Las Vegas, NV 89169, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00,

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:

• Prepare bakery favorites from scratch, including cookies, muffins, babka, hamantaschen, danishes, brownies, bars, crumb cake, loaf-style pastries, and other signature sweets.


• 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.

Qualifications: 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.