Executive Pastry Chef

What’s in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

The impact you’ll make…

The Executive Pasty Chef reports to and works directly with the Executive Chef, collaborating with menu planning and development, productivity, menu cost controls, and ordering processes to ensure production meets business levels. It is critical that you possess a background and basic knowledge of culinary technique related to the F+B concept(s) for the hotel.  

Executive Pastry Chef will play an essential role in delivering an exceptional dining experience at The Left Bank by preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. This position will be leading a brand-new constructed bakery opening summer 2025 across from our hotel. The bakery/café will supplement the restaurant and hotel with bread, pastries, a la carte desserts along with retail to the open public. Under the guidance of the Executive Chef, The Pastry Chef will execute precise techniques, ensure consistency, and create visually stunning and delicious desserts. This role requires attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for pastry arts. 

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What you’ll be doing

Key responsibilities:

• Menu Development:

Create and innovate new dessert menus, including pastries, cakes, bread, ice creams, and specialty desserts, aligning with the restaurant's concept and seasonal ingredients. Collaboration on savory menu items with Executive Chef

• Staff Management:

Hire, train, and supervise a team of pastry cooks, delegating tasks, providing feedback, and ensuring efficient workflow.

• Quality Control:

Maintain high standards for pastry quality, consistency, and presentation, inspecting all baked goods before service.

• Cost Control:

Manage inventory of pastry ingredients, monitor food costs, and implement strategies to maximize profitability.

• Recipe Standardization:

Develop and document standardized recipes for all pastries, ensuring consistency across production.

• Production Oversight:

Oversee the daily production of pastries, ensuring timely completion of orders and proper handling of ingredients.

• Presentation and Plating:

Design and execute aesthetically pleasing dessert plating techniques to enhance the dining experience.

• Special Events:

Create and execute custom pastry menus for special events, including weddings, private parties, and holiday celebrations.

• Kitchen Hygiene and Safety:

Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, adhering to all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.

• Uphold the professionalism and high standards of The Weston Hotel brand.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef

Required skills and requirements

• Extensive experience as a pastry chef with a strong foundation in classic pastry techniques, lamination and bread baking
• Proven ability to develop innovative dessert menus and concepts
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills to manage a pastry team effectively
• Strong understanding of cost control and inventory management
• Advanced knowledge of baking ingredients, techniques, and equipment
• Artistic flair for plating and presentation
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with other kitchen staff and management

Physical:

• Stand and walk frequently throughout an 8+ hour shift
• Bend, reach, and pivot frequently during work tasks
• Lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

Join our team and be part of crafting unforgettable pastry experiences at The Weston!