Pastry Chef

Keller, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.25 - $29.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Meal allowance

Job Description

Hotel Drover is a distinguished luxury hotel renowned for its exceptional hospitality and commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences. This establishment is known for blending contemporary comfort with classic elegance, making it a sought-after destination for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel boasts a diverse range of outlets including fine dining restaurants, banquet facilities, and event spaces, all dedicated to offering the highest standard of service and culinary excellence. As a forward-thinking hospitality leader, Hotel Drover emphasizes a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous professional development for its team members.

The Pastry Chef role at Hotel Drover is a pivotal position within the culinary department. This role is responsible for leading the pastry team in the creation, presentation, and execution of high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods served across all of the hotel's outlets and events. The Pastry Chef ensures culinary excellence, consistency, and creativity, while upholding critical food safety, sanitation, and operational standards. Acting as both a visionary and mentor, the Pastry Chef will develop innovative and seasonal pastry offerings that align with the hotel's culinary vision and elevate guest satisfaction. This role demands a dynamic leader who is not only skilled in baking and pastry arts but also thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, showcasing strong team leadership and communication abilities. Key responsibilities include overseeing pastry production schedules, managing inventory and cost control, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and fostering professional growth among the team. This highly collaborative position works closely with culinary, banquets, and food and beverage leadership to ensure seamless service and memorable event execution. A flexible work schedule is required with availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays due to the nature of the hospitality industry. The Pastry Chef at Hotel Drover is committed to embodying the hotel's core values such as intentionality, innovation, respect, and continuous learning, making this an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about crafting exceptional pastry experiences in a luxury hospitality environment.

Job Requirements

Strong knowledge of pastry techniques baking methods and dessert presentation
Ability to lead and motivate a culinary team in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of food safety sanitation standards and kitchen operations
Ability to communicate clearly professionally and respectfully with team members and leadership
Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings weekends and holidays
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to detail

Job Qualifications

Strong knowledge of pastry techniques baking methods and dessert presentation
Ability to lead and motivate a culinary team in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of food safety sanitation standards and kitchen operations
Ability to communicate clearly professionally and respectfully with team members and leadership
Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings weekends and holidays
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to detail
Embody core values including hit the mark every time blaze new trails spark warmth be intentional do right honor all stay curious
Degree or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts preferred
Previous leadership experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume hospitality environment preferred
Experience with banquet and large-scale pastry production preferred
Experience developing seasonal menus and creative pastry concepts preferred

Job Duties

Lead and supervise daily pastry operations including production preparation and presentation of desserts pastries and baked goods
Prepare and execute pastry items personally while guiding team members to maintain quality consistency and presentation standards
Develop new pastry concepts seasonal menus and dessert offerings that align with the hotel's culinary vision and guest expectations
Supervise and coordinate activities of pastry cooks and culinary team members engaged in food preparation
Maintain high standards of food quality taste and presentation across all outlets banquets and special events
Ensure proper food handling storage labeling and temperature control in accordance with health and safety regulations
Monitor and maintain compliance with all food safety sanitation and regulatory requirements
Oversee pastry production schedules to ensure timely preparation for outlets events and guest service demands
Train coach and mentor pastry team members to improve culinary skills product knowledge and service excellence
Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes mutual respect teamwork and professional development
Monitor inventory levels assist with purchasing and manage product usage to reduce waste and control costs
Inspect raw and finished pastry products to ensure quality standards are consistently met
Assist with menu planning food presentation design and decorative pastry displays
Work closely with Culinary Banquets and Food and Beverage leaders to ensure seamless service and successful event execution
Address operational challenges and communicate effectively with leadership regarding opportunities for improvement
Participate in hiring interviewing and onboarding pastry team members as needed
Maintain productivity standards while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction
All other duties as assigned