Pastry Cook

Left Lane Hospitality Group LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

401k matching

Health and telehealth benefits

Discounts on resort offerings

Job summary

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to support the dessert and pastry program across the property. You will join a luxury culinary team, preparing pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods with attention to detail and presentation.

The ideal candidate has a passion for pastry, strong foundational culinary skills, and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen. This onsite role offers opportunities to contribute to elevated guest experiences in a renowned hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry, baking, or culinary in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, and plating standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, doughs, fillings, sauces, and other baked goods per recipes and standards.
• Support daily pastry production for hotel outlets, events, and F&B operations.
• Assist with measuring, mixing, baking, assembling, decorating, and plating pastries.
• Maintain quality, portioning, flavor, and presentation across products.
• Keep pastry area clean, sanitary, and well-stocked.

Skills

Pastry basics

Attention to detail

Team communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary or pastry education (preferred)

Job description

LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.

Hotel Bardo Savannah is named one of the best hotels in the world in 2024 by Travel + LeisureandConde Nast Traveler. Hotel Bardo team member benefits include PTO and paid holidays, 401k matching, health and telehealth benefits, discounts on resort offerings like rooms, dining, shop and spa, complimentary onsite fitness classes, complimentary meals in our team member café and more.

About the role

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking a skilled and dependable Pastry Cook to support the preparation and execution of desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods across the property. Working as part of the culinary team, this role assists with daily pastry production while maintaining the quality, presentation, and attention to detail expected within a luxury hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for pastry, strong foundational culinary skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who takes pride in their craft, values consistency, and enjoys contributing to an elevated guest experience.

This is an onsite position located at Hotel Bardo Savannah.

What you'll do

• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, doughs, fillings, sauces, and other baked goods according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Support daily pastry production for the hotel's culinary outlets, events, and other food and beverage operations.
• Assist with measuring, mixing, baking, assembling, decorating, and plating pastry items.
• Maintain consistent quality, portioning, flavor, and presentation across all products.
• Organize and maintain a clean, sanitary, and well‑stocked pastry work area.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and prepared products.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate production or supply needs to culinary leadership.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergen, and workplace safety standards.
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, storage, and handling practices.
• Collaborate with chefs, cooks, and other culinary team members to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist with receiving, inventory, and general kitchen responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry, baking, or culinary experience in a restaurant, hotel, bakery, or similar professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic pastry and baking techniques, ingredients, measurements, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, and plating standards accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple production priorities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Culinary or pastry education is a plus but not required.