Pastry Lead & Menu Innovator

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k

Other benefits

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a Pastry Lead to coordinate, supervise, and prepare all pastry items in a high-volume department. You will mentor staff, manage training, and maintain quality and cost controls while ensuring sanitation and safety standards comply across all kitchen operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in pastry or a related kitchen role, a culinary degree preferred, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of pastry/kitchen experience.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred.
• Food Handler Certification as applicable.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a team while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and present product, menu, and allergy information.
• Knowledge of financial metrics affecting restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of pastry, banquet, in-room dining, and people management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS, inventory, payroll/timekeeping software.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, nights.
• Familiar with health, OSHA, and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and prepare all pastry items per standards.
• Supervise staff training and cross-training.
• Maintain sound working relationships and mentor staff.
• Review banquet sheets daily for prep and portion control.
• Ensure sanitation practices and quality control.
• Suggest menus and daily specials; test new items.
• Develop local and seasonal pastries and test ideas.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality pastry offerings.

Skills

Team leadership

Food knowledge

Multitasking

Payroll/software knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree

Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS system

Inventory management software

Procurement software

Payroll/timekeeping software

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a Pastry Lead to coordinate, supervise, and prepare all pastry items in a high-volume department. You will mentor staff, manage training, and maintain quality and cost controls while ensuring sanitation and safety standards comply across all kitchen operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in pastry or a related kitchen role, a culinary degree preferred, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.