Pastry Sous Chef: Lead Dessert Craft & Events

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

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.