Pastry Chef | Palm House

LR PALM HOUSE LLC • Palm Beach, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Palm House is seeking a talented and imaginative Pastry Chef to create elegant desserts, pastries, and baked goods that reflect the style and sophistication of its luxury boutique hotel. The role oversees daily pastry production for restaurant service, special events, banquets, and other hotel dining experiences. The Pastry Chef develops seasonal offerings, maintains consistent quality, and collaborates with the culinary team to deliver polished menus and memorable guest experiences.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a senior pastry role within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, or upscale hospitality setting.
• Strong technical skills in plated desserts, pastry, baking, chocolate work, and confectionery.
• Experience producing desserts for both restaurant service and banquet events.
• Demonstrated ability to develop recipes, standardize production, and maintain consistent quality.
• Understanding of food costing, inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities during busy service periods.
• Ability to train team members and work collaboratively across the culinary operation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and proper storage practices.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Mediterranean and European pastry traditions.
• Culinary or pastry arts education; equivalent professional experience is considered.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods with exceptional flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Develop seasonal dessert menus that complement the hotel’s culinary direction, including Mediterranean-inspired offerings.
• Oversee pastry production for daily service, private dining, banquets, and special events.
• Establish recipes, portion standards, plating guidelines, and production schedules to ensure consistency.
• Manage ingredient ordering, inventory, storage, and waste while supporting food cost goals.
• Train and guide team members in pastry techniques, presentation, and kitchen standards.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies through careful preparation and communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry kitchen and follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage team on seasonal features and special requests.

What This Job Offers

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