Pastry Chef: Create Signature Desserts at a Theme Park

Entertainment Places; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets

Park Discounts on Food & Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego seeks a Pastry Chef to lead dessert creation across our central bakery, outlets, banquets, and special events. You will supervise bakery staff, ensure quality and sanitation, and drive innovative dessert concepts for park guests and catering events.

The role requires 5+ years of pastry experience, an associates degree in culinary arts, and a strong ability to train teams, manage time, and interact with guests and vendors.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef.
• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume hotel, theme park, or military education environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing recipes and standards.
• Coach, teach and develop bakery team members.
• Responsible for facility sanitation, cleanliness and monitoring facility equipment.
• Develop and implement new ideas as needed.
• Direct kitchen team members engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational planning

Time management

Critical thinking

Guest interaction

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego seeks a Pastry Chef to lead dessert creation across our central bakery, outlets, banquets, and special events. You will supervise bakery staff, ensure quality and sanitation, and drive innovative dessert concepts for park guests and catering events.

The role requires 5+ years of pastry experience, an associates degree in culinary arts, and a strong ability to train teams, manage time, and interact with guests and vendors.