Pastry Lead Chef - High-Volume Hotel & Banquet Events

Hyatt Regency; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Complimentary covered on-site parking

Free shift meal

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Hotel discounts worldwide

Personal development reimbursement

Job summary

Hyatt Regency DFW Airport is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry operation. You will work with the Executive Pastry Chef and culinary team to craft desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods for restaurants, banquets, room service, and events.

You’ll mentor pastry cooks, manage production, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a hotel or other high-volume kitchen.
• Professional pastry or baking experience and skill with advanced pastry techniques.
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen colleagues.
• Strong skills in baking, dessert preparation, and presentation.
• Ability to organize production and meet deadlines during busy service periods and events.
• Basic knowledge of cost control and Microsoft Office.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, push, or pull moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Culinary degree or hotel culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Support daily production planning for restaurants, banquets, room service, and catered events.
• Help lead, train, and coach pastry cooks and other kitchen colleagues.
• Coordinate with culinary and service teams to meet event timelines and guest needs.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, recipe testing, and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory, recommend orders, and help control food costs and waste.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow proper storage, labeling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Follow hotel policies and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Step in for the Executive Pastry Chef when needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Pastry expertise

Dessert presentation

Mentoring kitchen staff

Communication

Shift flexibility

Education

Culinary degree

Hotel culinary experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyatt Regency DFW Airport is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry operation. You will work with the Executive Pastry Chef and culinary team to craft desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods for restaurants, banquets, room service, and events.

You’ll mentor pastry cooks, manage production, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.