Executive Pastry Chef

Round Rock, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

career growth opportunities with promotion from within

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

holiday compensation

health coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

employee appreciation events

Education assistance programs

Job Description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a premier hospitality company renowned for creating unforgettable vacation experiences. As home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, Kalahari offers guests a unique blend of African-inspired luxury resorts, world-class dining options, rejuvenating spas, exciting entertainment, and state-of-the-art convention centers. With locations in Wisconsin Dells, WI; Sandusky, OH; Pocono Manor, PA; Round Rock, TX; and Spotsylvania County, VA, Kalahari Resorts blends innovation with a deep commitment to hospitality excellence, making each guest's stay memorable and inspiring.

The company prides itself on its family-owned culture which embodies the core Promise to "Lead with Love." This philosophy emphasizes caring... Show More

Job Requirements

Education in pastry arts or related field preferred
Proven supervisory experience of pastry teams
Experience managing food and labor costs
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to maintain high standards of safety and sanitation
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Job Qualifications

4 to 5+ years of experience in a high-volume, fine dining, banquet, pastry production kitchen, ideally within a hotel or resort setting
Minimum of 3+ years' previous supervisory experience organizing and scheduling employees to maximize efficiency
Extensive experience across multiple disciplines of pastry arts, including production, cake design, artisan breads, sugar artistry
Advanced knowledge and hands-on skills in chocolate work and decorative artistry is desired
Basic profit and loss knowledge
A degree in pastry arts is preferred
Spanish-speaking ability is a plus but not a requirement

Job Duties

Lead pastry operations for all outlets, banquets, and events
Manage, train, and support the growth of a talented pastry team of about 20 members
Control food and labor costs
oversee ordering and inventory
Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and compliance
Collaborate with culinary leadership to enhance the guest experience

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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