Pastry Lead — Desserts, Innovation & Team Mentoring

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co seeks a Pastry Supervisor to lead the pastry kitchen, craft desserts, and mentor the pastry team at our Universal Orlando location. You will drive quality and artistry, ensuring consistency across desserts and seasonal items while collaborating with the Pastry Chef to innovate.

The role emphasizes leadership, production planning, and adherence to health and sanitation standards to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of pastries and classical French desserts.
• Knowledge of chocolate tempering and sugar working.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and difficult situations.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e.: sheeters and mixers.
• Basic mathematical skills, i.e.: ability to do basic conversions.
• Organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Minimum of 5 year's experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking and sanitation standards.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of all pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
• Enforce recipes, portion control, and consistency standards.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef to develop new items and seasonal menus.
• Supervise, train, and mentor pastry team members to maintain high performance.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Create schedules that ensure optimal staffing during peak periods.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate ordering to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain accurate records of production, waste, and food costs.
• Fulfill special dietary requests and custom dessert orders.
• Monitor guest feedback and collaborate on improvements.
• Work closely with other kitchen departments to support events and services.
• Report equipment maintenance needs promptly.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.
• Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary Expert

Hands-On Leader

Creative Innovator

Organized & Efficient

Collaborative Team Player

Education

High School Diploma, or equivalent experience

Job description

Loews Hotels & Co seeks a Pastry Supervisor to lead the pastry kitchen, craft desserts, and mentor the pastry team at our Universal Orlando location. You will drive quality and artistry, ensuring consistency across desserts and seasonal items while collaborating with the Pastry Chef to innovate.

The role emphasizes leadership, production planning, and adherence to health and sanitation standards to deliver memorable guest experiences.