Pastry Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Complimentary on-site parking

Free shift meal

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Hotel discounts worldwide

Personal development reimbursement

Job summary

Hyatt Regency DFW is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry operation, preparing high-quality desserts, breads, and baked goods for restaurants, banquets, room service, and events. You will work with the Executive Pastry Chef and culinary team to sustain craft, consistency, and safety.

This hands-on leadership role requires pastry expertise, culinary leadership, and the ability to mentor kitchen colleagues while coordinating with other teams to meet deadlines and guest needs.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Professional pastry or baking experience with advanced techniques.
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen colleagues.
• Strong baking and dessert presentation skills.
• Ability to organize production and meet deadlines during busy periods.
• Basic cost control knowledge; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights; culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods per recipes and standards.
• Support daily production planning for restaurants, banquets, room service, and events.
• Lead, train, and coach pastry cooks and kitchen staff.
• Coordinate with culinary and service teams to meet event timelines and guest needs.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, recipe testing, and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory, assist with orders, and help control food costs and waste.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safety practices.
• Step in for the Executive Pastry Chef when needed.

Skills

culinary leadership

pastry/baking

lead or mentor kitchen staff

baking & dessert presentation

production planning

cost control

Microsoft Office

clear communication

flexibility to shifts

physical stamina

Education

culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Be part of something exceptional

Steps from Terminal C at DFW Airport, Hyatt Regency DFW is a fast-paced, high-energy destination with 811 guest rooms, 92,000 square feet of event space, and a culinary team that takes pride in creativity, service, and teamwork. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences for travelers from around the world.

At Hyatt, care connects us-to our guests, our communities, and one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and build a career you may not have imagined. Bring your passion for culinary leadership and hospitality and help your career take flight.

About the role

We're looking for a skilled, creative Pastry Sous Chef to help lead our pastry operation. You'll work alongside the Executive Pastry Chef and culinary team to prepare high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods for our restaurants, banquets, room service, and special events. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who cares about craft, consistency, food safety, and helping colleagues do their best.

What you'll do

• Prepare and oversee pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Support daily production planning for restaurants, banquets, room service, and catered events.
• Help lead, train, and coach pastry cooks and other kitchen colleagues.
• Coordinate with culinary and service teams to meet event timelines and guest needs.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, recipe testing, and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory, recommend orders, and help control food costs and waste.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow proper storage, labeling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Follow hotel policies and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Step in for the Executive Pastry Chef when needed.

What you'll bring

• At least two years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a hotel or other high-volume kitchen.
• Professional pastry or baking experience and skill with advanced pastry techniques.
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen colleagues.
• Strong skills in baking, dessert preparation, and presentation.
• Ability to organize production and meet deadlines during busy service periods and events.
• Basic knowledge of cost control and Microsoft Office.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, push, or pull moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Culinary degree or hotel culinary experience preferred.

What we offer

We take care of our colleagues so they can take care of our guests. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Complimentary covered on-site parking
• Free shift meal
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Hotel discounts worldwide
• Personal development reimbursement
• And more

Grow your career with a global hospitality brand that believes in opening doors and expanding horizons. We look forward to seeing what you'll bring to the team.

Hyatt Regency DFW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.