Pastry Lead: Creative Desserts & Team Mentorship

Starwood Hotels; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement Planning

Paid Personal Days

Career Advancement

SH University

Team Member Recognition

Job summary

Starwood Hotels’ Treehouse Silicon Valley seeks a Pastry Lead to oversee our pastry and baking program, crafting desserts, breads, ice creams, and other pastry needs for all dining outlets, including banquets and Valley Goat.

You’ll lead recipe development, maintain quality and consistency, and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting, collaborating closely with the culinary team to elevate our pastry program across all service levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional pastry and baking experience, preferably in high-volume or fine dining.
• Expertise in pastry techniques, including dough preparation, ice cream production, and dessert plating.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage production for multiple dining outlets.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, consistency, and creativity.
• Ability to collaborate with the broader culinary team to ensure seamless integration of pastry with other menu elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry and baking program, including the preparation of desserts, breads, ice creams, and doughs.
• Execute high-quality, creative recipes to specification, under the guidance of the culinary team.
• Oversee the production of pastries and baked goods for all dining outlets, including banquets, café, beer garden, and restaurant service.
• Maintain consistency in presentation, flavor, and texture across all pastry offerings.
• Manage mise en place for pastry stations, ensuring readiness for service.
• Adhere to and enforce food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and organized pastry production space.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering and proper storage of pastry-specific ingredients.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on pastry techniques, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Skills

Pastry experience

Dessert plating

Ice cream production

Kitchen organization

Team mentoring

Recipe adherence

Job description

Starwood Hotels’ Treehouse Silicon Valley seeks a Pastry Lead to oversee our pastry and baking program, crafting desserts, breads, ice creams, and other pastry needs for all dining outlets, including banquets and Valley Goat.

You’ll lead recipe development, maintain quality and consistency, and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting, collaborating closely with the culinary team to elevate our pastry program across all service levels.