Pastry Lead Baker

Tb Isle Resort Lp; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa in Aventura, FL seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead bakery operations for luxury hotel banquets and restaurant service.

You will supervise pastry production, ensure quality and freshness, train new associates, and coordinate with Event Orders to meet guest expectations. The role requires high standards, flexibility for holidays and weekends, and a commitment to food safety in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Luxury hotel or related field experience preferred.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred; 3–4 years culinary experience helpful.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to train associates and manage busy pastry operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety regulations for all pastry activities.
• Ensure pastry production meets quality and freshness standards.
• Maintain clean, organized pastry shop and labeled inventory.
• Train and supervise pastry staff to ensure productivity.
• Coordinate with Event Orders to meet client requirements and deadlines.
• Schedule production based on business demand and avoid waste.
• Oversee preparation, quality, and quantity of baked items.

Skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Read event orders

Food safety knowledge

Staff training

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certification/degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa - Aventura, FL 33180, Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel, Scope of Position

Position Requirements

• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment.
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment.
• Read Event Orders for all restaurant and banquet functions and maintain production accordingly
• Food Safety certification is a plus.
• Experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.
• Train all new Associates

Responsibilities

• Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain refrigerators and kitchen in a clean, organized manner with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate the necessary production to achieve company goals.
• Maintain an effective training program for all employees so that all their time can be productive.
• Keep production of food at an adequate level, which does not result in excessive leftovers and waste.
• Make pastry cooks aware of any special products needed for coming functions.
• Daily check Event Orders for all bread-related food requirements.
• Schedule bread production staff based on business demand.
• Supervise preparation, quality, and quantity of all baked items; maintain quality standards within established guidelines.
• Supervise cleaning and equipment maintenance in the Pastry Shop.
• Provide special themed showpieces as required.
• Provide own basic tools of the trade i.e., Chef’s knife, paring knife, peeler.
• Perform any other reasonable requests from management.

Education

• High School diploma and/ or experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred and/or a minimum of 3 to 4 years of culinary experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in the English language (Second language is a plus).
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques, and use of equipment/ machinery.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends.
• Able to perform multiple tasks.
• Able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility and ability to move quickly in confined spaces.
• Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout the shift.
• Ability to push/pull/lift to 100 lbs.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work in areas of high heat and humidity.