Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $24.00 - $30.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
sick leave
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader specializing in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Established in 2015, OVG has quickly risen to prominence by delivering exceptional venue development and comprehensive management capabilities, which encompass venue operation, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. The company manages a prestigious portfolio of seven owned world-class venues, alongside a diverse client roster that includes iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. This extensive reach and influence have positioned Oak View Group as a front-runner in shaping the future of live entertainment experiences worldwide.
As a dynamic and innovative company rooted in the live event and hospitality industry, Oak View Group is committed to excellence in every facet of its operations. At the heart of this commitment is the seamless delivery of superior guest experiences, driven by expert venue management, high-quality services, and a passion for creating memorable entertainment moments. OVG prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring that it continues to lead in a highly competitive market.
The Lead Pastry Cook role offers a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting and vibrant environment. The position is a full-time role that commands an hourly rate of $24.00 to $30.00, reflecting the importance of the role within the culinary team. This role is integral to the success of the venue's culinary offerings, responsible for overseeing the daily production, presentation, and quality of pastries, desserts, baked goods, and specialty confections served in the venue's café, restaurant, catering, and special events.
The Lead Pastry Cook plays a hands-on leadership role in the pastry kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This individual will lead a team of pastry cooks and bakers, providing mentorship, training, and guidance to maintain exceptional bakery standards. Collaborating with culinary leadership, the Lead Pastry Cook contributes to menu innovation, seasonal adjustments, and the creation of specialty desserts that delight guests and elevate the overall dining experience.
This role is not only about culinary expertise but also about leadership, team building, and efficient kitchen management. The Lead Pastry Cook will be responsible for planning daily production schedules, managing inventory, minimizing food waste, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Additionally, this position offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art baking equipment and to influence continuous improvement initiatives within the pastry department.
Oak View Group is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a varied and engaged workforce fosters innovation and excellence. The company encourages applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to its mission of enhancing live entertainment experiences. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with matching, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays. The position will remain open until October 23, 2026, providing ample opportunity for qualified candidates to join this prestigious organization and make a meaningful impact.
As a dynamic and innovative company rooted in the live event and hospitality industry, Oak View Group is committed to excellence in every facet of its operations. At the heart of this commitment is the seamless delivery of superior guest experiences, driven by expert venue management, high-quality services, and a passion for creating memorable entertainment moments. OVG prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring that it continues to lead in a highly competitive market.
The Lead Pastry Cook role offers a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting and vibrant environment. The position is a full-time role that commands an hourly rate of $24.00 to $30.00, reflecting the importance of the role within the culinary team. This role is integral to the success of the venue's culinary offerings, responsible for overseeing the daily production, presentation, and quality of pastries, desserts, baked goods, and specialty confections served in the venue's café, restaurant, catering, and special events.
The Lead Pastry Cook plays a hands-on leadership role in the pastry kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This individual will lead a team of pastry cooks and bakers, providing mentorship, training, and guidance to maintain exceptional bakery standards. Collaborating with culinary leadership, the Lead Pastry Cook contributes to menu innovation, seasonal adjustments, and the creation of specialty desserts that delight guests and elevate the overall dining experience.
This role is not only about culinary expertise but also about leadership, team building, and efficient kitchen management. The Lead Pastry Cook will be responsible for planning daily production schedules, managing inventory, minimizing food waste, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Additionally, this position offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art baking equipment and to influence continuous improvement initiatives within the pastry department.
Oak View Group is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a varied and engaged workforce fosters innovation and excellence. The company encourages applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to its mission of enhancing live entertainment experiences. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with matching, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays. The position will remain open until October 23, 2026, providing ample opportunity for qualified candidates to join this prestigious organization and make a meaningful impact.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of pastry or baking experience in a relevant hospitality setting
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of pastry and baking techniques
- Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain it
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to operate commercial baking equipment safely
- Capacity to work in fast-paced kitchen environments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions
- Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Formal pastry or culinary education preferred
- 2-3 years of pastry or baking experience in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, private club, or similar hospitality environment
- Previous leadership or lead pastry cook experience preferred
- Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and dessert presentation
- Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within the designated timeframe
- Strong understanding of baking and pastry techniques
- Ability to read and scale recipes accurately
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail with a passion for quality and presentation
- Ability to lead and mentor a team in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to multitask and prioritize production schedules
- Basic knowledge of inventory management and food cost control
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand motions
- Must be comfortable working in hot kitchen environments and around commercial baking equipment
Job Duties
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods according to standardized recipes and presentation standards
- Decorate and finish pastries and desserts with precision and attention to detail
- Ensure consistent quality, taste, appearance, and portioning of all pastry items
- Assist with seasonal menu changes, holiday offerings, and specialty dessert features
- Support production for café, restaurant, catering, banquets, and special events
- Lead daily pastry production and assign tasks to pastry team members
- Train and mentor pastry cooks and bakers on recipes, techniques, and quality standards
- Monitor productivity and provide coaching to ensure efficient operations
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen environment
- Serve as the lead pastry team member in the absence of the Sous Chef or Executive Chef
- Assist with daily production planning to ensure products are prepared on schedule
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to culinary leadership
- Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate production levels
- Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients using FIFO procedures
- Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and handling of ingredients and finished products
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen and workstations
- Safely operate bakery and pastry equipment, including mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, and other specialty equipment
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet established quality and presentation standards
- Maintain consistency across all pastry offerings
- Support continuous improvement by recommending new techniques, recipes, and efficiencies
Job Criteria
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