Pastry Chef

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a skilled Pastry Supervisor to lead the pastry department. This role requires excellent culinary skills and the ability to manage a team while ensuring quality control of all pastry items. Responsibilities include training staff, developing daily specials, and maintaining health standards.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Culinary Arts, a minimum of one year of experience, and is flexible to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of culinary arts and banquet services.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and expedite pastry and bakery items.
• Train and mentor staff effectively.
• Ensure recipe adherence and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Arts

Quality Control

Team Coordination

Inventory Management

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Restaurant POS system

Payroll software

Job description

What You'll Do

Coordinate, supervise and prepare all food items in the Pastry Department while maintaining quality and quantity control and presentation in accordance with established standards of quality, food cost and labor cost.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and expedite all pastry and bakery items and provide quality control on taste and presentation.
• Supervise the training and cross‑training of staff, assignments, and specific duties.
• Build and maintain a sound working relationship with all staff and other departments, provide mentorship and coaching.
• Review banquet function sheets daily in order to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance representative.
• Ensure that all recipes are reviewed regularly to provide maximum profitability.
• Review all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter‑kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verify all special food requests with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure adequate sanitation practices are being followed.
• Make menu recommendations for future menu development, holidays, special events, and promotions.
• Supervise the development of daily specials, introduce special pastries and test new items.
• Make a variety of menu items, offer local and seasonal specialties.
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, work cooperatively as a team member.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in a similar or supportive role.
• 2‑ or 4‑year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate (if applicable).
• Able to coordinate and lead a team while managing multiple priorities under tight timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests and staff.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn financial and business metrics and their effect on restaurant operation.
• Advanced and adaptable knowledge of culinary arts, oenology, pastry, banquet, and in‑room dining, as well as people management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software experience, payroll and time‑keeping software, business and accounting software.
• Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed.
• Familiarity with health requirements, OSHA regulations and Department of Labor regulations as they pertain to all kitchen and restaurant employees.

EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and genders. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.