Pastry Chef at Saint John's Resort

Schulte Hospitality Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Telemedicine

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Career Growth Opportunities

Professional Development

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an innovative Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and bakery operation. You will inspire a culinary team to deliver extraordinary desserts, breads, pastries, and specialty creations that elevate every guest experience.

Lead pastry production for restaurants, banquets, weddings, and events, design seasonal menus, and maintain rigorous food safety and cost controls while collaborating with executive leadership to elevate the resort dining experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive pastry leadership in luxury settings.
• Experience overseeing pastry production for large-scale banquets, weddings, and multiple outlets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Exceptional creativity balanced with operational discipline.
• Expertise in breads, plated desserts, wedding cakes, chocolates, confections, and modern pastry techniques.
• Strong financial acumen including labor management, purchasing, and food cost controls.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Culinary or Baking & Pastry degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry and bakery production for restaurants, banquets, weddings, and special events.
• Inspire, mentor, develop, and coach a high-performing pastry team while fostering an engaging culture.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional culinary talent.
• Design innovative seasonal dessert menus and specialty offerings reflecting current trends.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and execution across guest touchpoints.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and QA standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, recipe costing, labor planning, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with Executive Culinary Leadership and F&B teams to elevate resort dining.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining craftsmanship standards.
• Execute safety programs and other duties supporting culinary operation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Creativity

Operational discipline

Labor management

Food cost controls

Education

Culinary or Baking & Pastry degree (preferred)

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Pastry Chef

We are seeking an innovative, passionate, and highly skilled Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and bakery operation while inspiring a talented culinary team to deliver extraordinary desserts, breads, pastries, and specialty creations that elevate every guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry and bakery production for restaurants, banquets, weddings, and special events.
• Inspire, mentor, develop, and coach a high-performing pastry team while fostering an engaging, inclusive culture.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional culinary talent.
• Design innovative seasonal dessert menus and specialty offerings that reflect current culinary trends while honoring luxury hospitality standards.
• Ensure exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, and execution across every guest touchpoint.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory management, recipe costing, labor planning, and food cost controls.
• Collaborate with Executive Culinary Leadership and Food & Beverage teams to elevate the overall resort dining experience.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
• Execute Schulte's safety and accident prevention programs.
• Perform other duties that support the success of the culinary operation and resort.

What We're Looking For: We’re searching for a culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume luxury environment while maintaining uncompromising attention to detail.

Ideal Candidates

• 3+ years of progressive pastry leadership experience in luxury hotels, resorts, clubs, or high-end restaurants
• Experience overseeing pastry production for large-scale banquets, weddings, and multiple dining outlets
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Exceptional creativity balanced with operational discipline
• Expertise in breads, plated desserts, wedding cakes, chocolates, specialty confections, and modern pastry techniques
• Strong financial acumen including labor management, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Food Safety Certification
• Culinary or Baking & Pastry degree (preferred)

Benefits

• Work Today, Get Paid Today with DailyPay
• Free Telemedicine & Virtual Mental Health Care beginning Day One
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities Across 200+ Properties
• Professional Development & Leadership Advancement

Equity Overview

Schulte Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every associate can thrive.

Compensation

Commensurate with Experience