Pastry Chef

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boulders Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead our pastry team and craft desserts that elevate every dining experience. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and execute showpieces, pastries, and confections that align with the resort's luxury standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining high sanitation and presentation standards, developing dessert menus, and mentoring junior pastry staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pastry-focused culinary experience.
• College degree preferred for candidate development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team and create desserts that enhance dining experiences.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to plan and develop desserts, showpieces, and confections.
• Ensure sanitation, cleanliness, and organization of pastry production areas according to regulations.
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation across all pastry items.
• Mentor and develop junior pastry staff to uphold resort standards.

Skills

Pastry design

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

The Boulders Resort and Spa is a large, high-end resort that spans an impressive 33,000 sq. ft. Offering a luxurious spa, championship golf, and exclusive service in a uniquely dramatic setting - 1,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills with panoramic views of 12 million-year-old boulder formations. If that wasn't enough, our stylish restaurants offer captivating visual from every turn.

As Pastry Chef, your leadership, creativity, and culinary skills will inspire your team to create spectacular desserts that bring every meal to a memorable (and delectable) end.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Exhibits strength in taking direction from the Executive Chef.
• Help plan, organize, and work with other associates responsible for preparation of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, and showpieces while ensuring superior quality and consistency.
• May assist in the planning and development of menus for the resort; ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by the resort, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers.

Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of previous experience in culinary positions specializing in pastry design and creation.

Job Type:

Full-time.