Pastry Supervisor

Grand Hyatt Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Hotel discounts

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Free parking

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Nashville is seeking a Pastry Supervisor to support the Pastry Chef in overseeing pastry and dessert operations across hotel dining outlets. You will help ensure high-quality baked goods, uphold presentation standards, and drive efficiency within the pastry team.

You will supervise daily production, mentor staff, and collaborate with culinary teams to align pastry offerings with menus for restaurants, banquets, and events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Additional culinary or pastry training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily pastry and baking operations.
• Collaborate with Pastry Chef on dessert menus for restaurants, banquets, and events.
• Train, mentor, and motivate pastry staff to maintain high performance.
• Manage team schedules and delegate tasks for timely production.
• Monitor quality, flavor, and presentation of baked goods and desserts.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and stocking of ingredients.
• Minimize waste and contribute to cost control through optimized production.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in storage and handling.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Training & mentoring

Organizational skills

Creative pastry development

Education

High School Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Culinary/pastry training preferred

Job description

Division Grand Hyatt Nashville

Description

The Pastry Supervisor supports the Pastry Chef in overseeing pastry and dessert operations across all hotel dining outlets. This role ensures high-quality, consistent baked goods and desserts while directly impacting guest satisfaction, culinary excellence, and the efficiency of the pastry team.

How You'll Shape The Experience & Future

• Supervise daily pastry and baking operations, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef to plan and execute dessert menus for restaurants, banquets, and special events.
• Train, mentor, and motivate pastry team members to develop skills and maintain high performance.
• Delegate tasks and manage team schedules to ensure timely production and efficient workflow.
• Monitor flavor, presentation, and consistency of all baked goods and desserts through regular tastings and reviews.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and stocking of ingredients.
• Minimize waste and contribute to cost control by optimizing production methods.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper storage and cleanliness of ingredients and equipment.
• Work closely with the culinary team to align pastry offerings with overall menu concepts.
• Assist in creating seasonal or event-specific pastries and desserts.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to culinary excellence.
• Ability to train and mentor staff effectively.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple production tasks efficiently.
• Creativity and adaptability in developing new pastry offerings.

Professional Experience

• Experience in pastry or baking operations, preferably in a hotel or high-volume food service environment.
• Proven ability to lead a small culinary team and maintain quality standards.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Additional culinary or pastry training preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee hotel discounts
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Free Parking

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.