Pastry Team Lead — Hotel Desserts & Menu Innovation

Dimension-Hospitality,-LLC; 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) match

Hotel discounts

Free Parking

Job summary

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Pastry Supervisor to support the Pastry Chef in overseeing dessert and pastry operations at Grand Hyatt Nashville. You will lead a pastry team, ensure high-quality, consistently presented baked goods, and help craft seasonal menus for hotel outlets and events.

Responsibilities include supervising daily production, mentoring staff, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with culinary teams to align pastry offerings with overall concepts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Food Safety Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Pastry Supervisor to support the Pastry Chef in overseeing dessert and pastry operations at Grand Hyatt Nashville. You will lead a pastry team, ensure high-quality, consistently presented baked goods, and help craft seasonal menus for hotel outlets and events.

Responsibilities include supervising daily production, mentoring staff, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with culinary teams to align pastry offerings with overall concepts.