Pastry Chef

The Don CeSar•Saint Pete Beach, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Chef oversees all aspects of pastry and bread production and reports directly to the Executive Chef. The role ensures the quality, consistency, and presentation of pastry and bakery products while coordinating production for restaurant outlets, banquets, and special events. The position is at The Don CeSar, a historic luxury resort on St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a supervisory pastry or bakery role.
Strong knowledge of pastry, dessert, and bread production techniques.
Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, and production budgets.
Ability to lead, train, and develop pastry team members.
Ability to coordinate production for multiple outlets, banquets, and special events.
Demonstrated creativity in developing desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.
Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee pastry and bread production.
Ensure the quality, consistency, and presentation of pastry and bakery products.
Coordinate production for restaurant outlets, banquets, and special events.
Manage food and labor costs.
Maintain payroll and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
Develop new dessert, pastry, and bread offerings.
Ensure production meets established quality standards and business needs.
Lead, train, and develop pastry team members.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.