Pastry Chef & Dessert Innovation Lead

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cincinnati is seeking a skilled pastry and dessert lead to plan desserts, procure supplies, produce pastries, and supervise kitchen staff while upholding Hard Rock quality standards. The role focuses on elevating our guest dining experience and adapting offerings to market needs.

You will manage menus, monitor food costs, collaborate with catering and sales, ensure health and safety compliance, and mentor team members to deliver consistent, high-quality pastries and desserts.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning desserts and managing pastry kitchens.
• Ability to procure quality food supplies and equipment.
• Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and ensure quality standards.
• Strong budget awareness and cost control.
• Excellent guest service orientation and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Create atmospheres that attract guests to Hard Rock Cincinnati.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Supervise all Hard Rock Cincinnati food outlets and kitchen personnel.
• Plan menus considering marketing conditions and holidays.
• Procure food supplies and equipment from approved suppliers.
• Monitor food costs and adjust prices to protect net profit.
• Meet budgetary guidelines for food and labor costs.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Dessert planning

Procurement

Pastry production

Team supervision

Menu planning

Cost control

Job description

Hard Rock Cincinnati is seeking a skilled pastry and dessert lead to plan desserts, procure supplies, produce pastries, and supervise kitchen staff while upholding Hard Rock quality standards. The role focuses on elevating our guest dining experience and adapting offerings to market needs.

You will manage menus, monitor food costs, collaborate with catering and sales, ensure health and safety compliance, and mentor team members to deliver consistent, high-quality pastries and desserts.