Seasonal Luxury Pastry Chef for Desserts & Banquets

Palm House; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to create elegant desserts, pastries, and baked goods that reflect the luxury boutique hotel's style.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef will oversee daily pastry production for restaurant service, special events, banquets, and other hotel dining experiences. You will develop seasonal offerings and mentor the pastry team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or senior pastry role in luxury hotel or fine dining.
• Strong technical skills in plated desserts, pastry, baking, chocolate work.
• Experience producing desserts for restaurant service and banquet events.
• Knowledge of Mediterranean and European pastry traditions preferred.
• Ability to develop recipes, standardize production, maintain quality.
• Understanding of food costing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to train team members and collaborate across culinary operation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergens, and storage practices.
• Culinary or pastry arts education preferred; experience considered.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods with exceptional flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Develop seasonal dessert menus that complement the hotel’s culinary direction, including Mediterranean-inspired offerings.
• Oversee pastry production for daily service, private dining, banquets, and special events.
• Establish recipes, portion standards, plating guidelines, and production schedules to ensure consistency.
• Manage ingredient ordering, inventory, storage, and waste while supporting food cost goals.
• Train and guide team members in pastry techniques, presentation, and kitchen standards.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies through careful preparation and communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry kitchen and follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage team on seasonal features and special requests.

Skills

Plated desserts

Pastry

Baking

Chocolate work

Confectionery

Education

Culinary or pastry arts education

Job description

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to create elegant desserts, pastries, and baked goods that reflect the luxury boutique hotel's style.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef will oversee daily pastry production for restaurant service, special events, banquets, and other hotel dining experiences. You will develop seasonal offerings and mentor the pastry team.