Executive Pastry Chef

Marriott International • Kissimmee, FL

435d • $105,000 - $147,605

About The Position

The Executive Pastry Chef at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is responsible for managing daily pastry operations, ensuring high-quality and consistent pastry production while leading and mentoring the pastry team. This role involves creative baking and decorating, maintaining food safety standards, and enhancing guest satisfaction. The Executive Pastry Chef will also oversee budgeting and inventory management, develop new pastry items, and provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• OR a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major with 4 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate staff.
• Ability to create and maintain high-quality pastry products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume pastry kitchen.
• Knowledge of current food and beverage trends in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to conduct cooking shows and educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily pastry operations and supervise pastry staff.
• Exhibit creative baking and decorating talents while leading the team.
• Monitor sanitation and food standards in all pastry areas.
• Identify developmental needs of staff and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Develop, design, or create new pastry items and ideas.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu development related to pastry.
• Communicate performance expectations and maintain open relationships with employees.
• Respond to guest feedback and handle complaints effectively.
• Set and support achievement of culinary goals associated with pastry products.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
• Accrued paid time off including sick leave
• Life insurance
• Group disability insurance
• Travel discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Potential stock awards and deferred compensation plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED