Pastry Sous Chef

Nbutexas; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Health benefits

Vacation & holidays

Career development

Leadership training

Award-winning team

VIP events exposure

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the pastry leadership team at a premier luxury resort in the Dallas area. This highly visible role supports signature restaurants, luxury banquets, golf events, VIP amenities, and resort-wide culinary programming.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in luxury hospitality pastry, a pastry diploma, and CFPM certification, with a proven ability to lead and mentor a team while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of pastry experience in luxury hotel/resort or fine dining.
• Diploma from an accredited pastry or culinary program.
• CFPM certification and strong pastry technique knowledge.
• Experience supporting high-volume banquet and a la carte pastry production.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor pastry team.
• Knowledge of gluten-free and allergy-conscious dessert production.
• Strong organizational and production planning skills.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry team across multiple venues, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Develop dessert menus and luxury amenities for signature dining concepts.
• Support large-scale banquets, golf events, and VIP experiences.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver guest-centered dessert programs.
• Drive cost controls, inventory, and production schedules with a calm leadership style.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Team mentorship

High-volume production

Gluten-free/allergen aware

Menu development

Education

Diploma from accredited pastry program

Tools

Certified Food Protection Manager Certification

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.