Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Menu Innovation

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel Discount

Uniforms Provided

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality seeks a skilled pastry chef to prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of desserts, cakes, cookies, and pastries at our Gulf Shores property. Lead recipe development, manage inventory, and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

You will design new desserts, monitor food costs, and collaborate with culinary and service teams to deliver memorable guest experiences at a beachside hotel. Strong baking techniques and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Associate's degree in pastry arts or a certificate from a culinary institution is highly desired.
• Strong baking techniques and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Creativity in designing unique desserts and new flavor combinations.
• Attention to detail: meticulous in measuring ingredients and presentations.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with other staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure and accept criticism.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a wide variety of desserts and baked goods.
• Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts.
• Check and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area and manage kitchen staff.
• Keep accurate records of food costs and inventory.

Skills

Culinary certificate

Pastry arts degree

Baking techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in pastry arts

Culinary certificate or degree

Job description

Valor Hospitality seeks a skilled pastry chef to prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of desserts, cakes, cookies, and pastries at our Gulf Shores property. Lead recipe development, manage inventory, and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

You will design new desserts, monitor food costs, and collaborate with culinary and service teams to deliver memorable guest experiences at a beachside hotel. Strong baking techniques and detail orientation are essential.