Pastry Chef

1 Hotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a fast-learning, highly creative Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at all levels, from production to exquisite presentation. You will mentor the team through leading by example and a hands-on approach to enhance the department and guest experience.

We value collaboration, innovation, and a passion for desserts, with a background of 3+ years in pastry and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pastry experience in a professional kitchen.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred.
• Strong leadership with experience mentoring teams and managing costs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team from production to exquisite presentation.
• Mentor and develop team through hands-on leadership.
• Collaborate to enhance guest experience with high-quality desserts.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and cost control across products.

Skills

Pastry production

Leadership

Guest engagement

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

At Starwood Hotels, we hire people who believe in collaboration, thrive on innovation, respect nature and love to eat, especially dessert! Our Pastry team finds great satisfaction in executing delectable treats that were made with an artistic hand, a whole lot of love, and inspired by nature including fresh, seasonal ingredients.

We’re currently in search of a fast-learning, highly creative Pastry Chef to lead (and inspire) the pastry team at all levels, from production to exquisite presentation. Plus, you’ll excel at mentoring your team through leading by example and a hands‑on approach to ultimately create a synergy that will inevitably enhance the department and guest experience.

About you...

• Passionate about desserts and a minimum of 3 years of similar work experience.
• A post‑secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• An expert in pastry production, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excels at communication, both verbal and written.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24‑hour operation.

About us...

As a mission‑driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like‑minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workfo