Pastry Chef

Hyatt • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Pastry Chef at Hyatt's Thompson Savannah is responsible for managing daily pastry operations, ensuring high-quality and consistent pastry production, and enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional service. This role requires a blend of creative baking skills and leadership abilities to supervise staff, maintain food standards, and develop new pastry items while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Requirements

• 3 years previous culinary experience required, preferably in a hotel setting.
• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Refined verbal communication skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily pastry operations and supervise all pastry areas.
• Exhibit creative baking and decorating talents while leading staff in preparing quality pastries.
• Monitor sanitation and food standards to ensure compliance.
• Identify developmental needs of staff and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Communicate performance expectations and maintain open relationships with team members.
• Lead shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests.
• Develop, design, or create new ideas and items for the pastry kitchen.
• Prepare and cook foods for special guests or functions and create decorative food displays.
• Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Set and support achievement of culinary goals associated with pastry products.

What This Job Offers

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