Pastry Lead - Luxury Hotel Desserts & Guest Experience

Pfister LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Paid time off

Room discounts

401(k) employer match

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks an experienced pastry professional to lead high-quality pastries for hotel restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and events, delivering luxury presentation and taste.

You will lead daily pastry production with precision, develop seasonal desserts, and mentor junior staff, ensuring inventory control and safety while elevating the guest experience. This role celebrates craftsmanship in a historic luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
• Advanced knowledge of pastry techniques including laminated doughs, artisan breads, plated desserts, chocolate work, sugar work, and confections.
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail and ability to deliver visually stunning products.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet production deadlines in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Collaborative team player with professionalism and a willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute a wide variety of pastries, desserts, breads, confections, and specialty items for hotel restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and events.
• Lead daily pastry production with precision and consistency to luxury standards.
• Assist in developing seasonal desserts, menus, and creative offerings while contributing ideas to elevate the guest experience.
• Support in maintaining inventory, minimizing waste, and achieving food cost goals.
• Uphold top standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation; mentor junior pastry team members.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Laminated doughs

Artisan breads

Chocolate work

Sugar work

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks an experienced pastry professional to lead high-quality pastries for hotel restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and events, delivering luxury presentation and taste.

You will lead daily pastry production with precision, develop seasonal desserts, and mentor junior staff, ensuring inventory control and safety while elevating the guest experience. This role celebrates craftsmanship in a historic luxury setting.