Pastry Chef

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.25 - $31.50

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

safe work environment

Job Description

Herschend, the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company, is proud to introduce its newest hospitality venture, Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel located in the vibrant heart of Downtown Nashville. With a legacy spanning seven generations and a workforce of over 12,000 passionate employees known as hosts, Herschend entertains more than 15 million guests each year through its diverse family entertainment brands. Each brand is dedicated to delivering distinctive experiences that foster discovery and genuine connections, reflecting Herschend’s core commitment that every guest leaves with a smile and a deeper bond with those around them. Central to this success is their unique... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent culinary or pastry arts training
Minimum 5 years of pastry chef experience, including leadership in high-volume hospitality or hotel settings
Experience in managing F&B operations across multiple outlets
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Proficiency with food inventory and ordering software
Physical ability to perform kitchen duties
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment

Job Qualifications

5-7 years of progressive experience in pastry, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role
Proven experience leading large-scale operations with multiple F&B outlets, banquets, and high-volume service
Formal culinary training or formal pastry arts training from an accredited institution preferred
Masterful knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques, including bread baking chocolate work, sugar artistry, and plated desserts
Strong understanding of food costing, portion control, and kitchen inventory management
Proven leadership skills, problem solving, team building, communication and organizational skills
Passion for creating memorable dining experiences and fostering a positive kitchen culture
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Opening hotel experience preferred
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Micros POS System, Crunchtime or other food and beverage recipe, inventory management and ordering software

Job Duties

Produce and decorate high-quality bakery and pastry items including breads, doughs, biscuits, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, croissants, Danishes, and specialty desserts
Supply baked goods and desserts for all hotel outlets and functions as required
Ensure all products are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes, specifications, and presentations
Enforce production schedules to ensure proper product availability at all times
Supervise, train, and monitor pastry staff and other bakery positions as well as act as a leader for the rest of the heart of the house staff
Guide team members in proper food preparation, portion control, storage, and handling procedures
Lead and participate in daily lineups to communicate objectives and expectations

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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