Pastry Chef

The Don CeSar; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The Don CeSar in Saint Pete Beach, Florida, is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bakery production for restaurant outlets, banquets, and special events within a luxury resort.

You will manage dessert and bread production, lead a pastry team, and create innovative offerings while maintaining quality, safety, and cost controls in a world‑class setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef or supervisory pastry/bakery role in luxury hotel or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of pastry, dessert, and bread production techniques.
• Experience managing food, labor costs, inventory and budgets.
• Ability to lead and train pastry team.
• Ability to coordinate production for multiple outlets, banquets and events.
• Creativity in developing desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
• Strong organization, communication, and time-management.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper handling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high standards.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production for outlets, banquets and events.
• Manage food and labor costs and production budgets.
• Develop new dessert, pastry and bread offerings.
• Coordinate production across multiple outlets and events.

Skills

Pastry production

Dessert knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Food safety

Tools

Inventory management

Budgeting tools

Job description

Property Description

The Don CeSar, known as the "Pink Palace" and a legendary landmark on St. Pete Beach, Florida, is looking for talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a world-class, historic resort known for its luxury and elegance. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are ample opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our resort offers stunning oceanfront views, upscale amenities, and a prestigious reputation, creating a truly exceptional work environment. As a member of The Don CeSar team, you'll have the chance to provide unparalleled service to our esteemed guests, work in a supportive team, and be a part of a renowned hospitality brand. Join us in creating unforgettable memories for our guests and become a valued member of our team at The Don CeSar!

Overview

The Pastry Chef oversees all aspects of pastry and bread production, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and presentation of all pastry and bakery products while coordinating production for restaurant outlets, banquets, and special events.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include managing food and labor costs, maintaining payroll and productivity within budgeted guidelines, developing new dessert, pastry, and bread offerings, and ensuring production meets established quality standards and business needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a supervisory pastry/bakery role, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume hospitality environment.

• Strong knowledge of pastry, dessert, and bread production techniques.

• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, and production budgets.

• Ability to lead, train, and develop pastry team members.

• Ability to coordinate production for multiple outlets, banquets, and special events.

• Demonstrated creativity in developing new desserts, pastries, and baked goods.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.