Executive Pastry Chef

Lotte Hotel Americas • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE is hiring passionate and talented hospitality professionals to join our journey in Seattle and share a great story that pursues love, freedom, and life to move the hearts of our guests. We are seeking professionals who are looking for a place that inspires them, challenges them, and makes them proud of where they work. Purpose of position The Executive Pastry Chef leads the creation of refined pastries and desserts across all outlets, ensuring top-tier quality and presentation. Focused on culinary innovation, this role stays ahead of industry trends, delivering unique guest experiences. A mentor to the pastry team, the Executive Pastry Chef, collaborates with all departments to enhance service while upholding food safety and luxury hospitality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of pastry experience across all areas of pastry
• Leadership experience in luxury hospitality, preferably Forbes-rated or equivalent
• Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Innovative, detail-oriented, and quality-conscious
• Awareness of current trends in pastry and dessert presentation
• Proven ability to manage operations, costs, and team development
• Flexibility to accommodate business needs, including varying schedules
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor pastry team members, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Design and execute high-quality, refined pastry and dessert menus across all outlets, aligning with seasonal trends and guest preferences.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Monitor food costs, labor expenses, and waste to optimize profitability.
• Oversee daily ordering, inventory management, and cost control practices to maintain stock levels and align procurement with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring dishes exceed guest expectations and comply with internal standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety protocols, sanitation guidelines, and regulatory standards, including health authority and Forbes ratings.
• Foster strong working relationships with other departments, particularly food and beverage, to ensure smooth communication and efficient operations.
• Conduct daily line checks, quality assessments, and departmental meetings to ensure smooth pastry operation.
• Support the career development of pastry team members through regular performance reviews, coaching, and training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully functional kitchen environment in compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Contribute to long-term strategies for the pastry department, including seasonal offerings, guest engagement, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with the banquet team to design and execute pastry offerings for large events, meeting high presentation, flavor, and quality standards.
• Oversee pastry production for banquets, weddings, and special events, managing preparation, timing, and delivery in a high-volume environment.
• Coordinate with event planners to tailor dessert menus for specific events, considering guest preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Monitor the pastry department’s performance during banquet operations, troubleshooting issues and ensuring timely service during large events.
• Ensure all banquet-related pastry offerings are delivered to established standards of quality and presentation.
• Create specialty items such as afternoon tea pastries, in-room amenities, holiday/seasonal promotions, and VIP/custom guest requests.
• Actively engage in guest-facing opportunities, including pastry demonstrations, tastings, and exclusive events, to elevate the guest experience while reinforcing the hotel's brand identity.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to ensure that all pastry offerings are consistent with the hotel’s overarching culinary vision and quality standards.
• Maintain comprehensive recipe documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials to ensure consistency, operational efficiency, and excellence across all shifts and dining outlets.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and wellness days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Complimentary meals and hotel discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed