Pastry Sous Chef

Nbutexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus opportunity

Career development

Job summary

Our client, a premier luxury resort in the Dallas area, seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to join the pastry leadership team. You will help craft exceptional desserts across signature restaurants, banquets, golf events, VIP amenities, and resort-wide culinary programming while mentoring a skilled pastry staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of pastry experience in luxury hospitality, holds a certified food protection manager credential, and can lead high-volume production with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of pastry experience in luxury hotel/resort/fine dining.
• Diploma from an accredited pastry or culinary program.
• Certified Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Experience with high-volume banquet and à la carte pastry production.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor pastry team members.
• Knowledge of gluten-free, allergy-conscious, and specialty dessert production.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry team and ensure consistent quality across venues.
• Develop seasonal dessert menus and luxury amenities.
• Oversee production for large banquets and resort events.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menus and guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry expertise

High-volume production

Mentoring

Gluten-free desserts

Allergy-conscious desserts

Organization

Production planning

Education

Diploma from accredited pastry program

Certified Food Protection Manager

Job description

Our client is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the pastry leadership team at one of the premier luxury resorts in the Dallas area. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate pastry professional to help create exceptional dessert experiences across signature restaurants, luxury banquets, golf events, VIP amenities, and resort-wide culinary programming while developing alongside an award-winning pastry team.

Pastry Sous Chef Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation and holiday pay
• Career development within a nationally recognized luxury hospitality company
• Ongoing leadership training and mentorship
• Opportunity to work alongside an award-winning culinary team
• Exposure to large-scale luxury events, VIP experiences, and signature restaurant concepts

Pastry Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of pastry experience within a luxury hotel, resort, or fine dining environment
• Diploma from an accredited pastry or culinary program
• Certified Food Protection Manager Certification
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques
• Experience supporting high-volume banquet and a la carte pastry production
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor pastry team members
• Knowledge of gluten-free, allergy-conscious, and specialty dessert production
• Strong organizational and production planning skills
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-driven business

Pastry Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

• Luxury hotel or Forbes/Five-Star resort pastry experience
• Experience supporting large banquet operations and high-profile events
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience creating seasonal dessert menus and luxury amenities
• Knowledge of food cost controls, inventory, scheduling, and production management
• Collaborative leadership style with strong cross-functional communication
• Passion for innovation while maintaining classical pastry fundamentals
• Stable career progression with strong tenure

Additional Information

This is a highly visible pastry leadership role supporting multiple luxury dining venues, large-scale banquets, golf events, VIP experiences, and resort amenities. The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical pastry skills with a collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing others while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.