Pastry Chef

MINA Group • Portland, OR

2h • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located within the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch destination by day and an aperitivo and cicchetti bar by night, celebrating the vibrant flavors of coastal Italy through exceptional hospitality and seasonal cuisine.
As the Pastry Chef, you will oversee all pastry and dessert production for both Bar Sprezzatura and the Heathman Hotel, creating memorable desserts, breads, breakfast pastries, amenities, banquet desserts, and specialty offerings that elevate every guest experience. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for balancing creativity with operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and execution.
Working closely with the Executive Chef, hotel leadership, and Mina Group's corporate culinary team, you will lead the pastry program from concept to execution while mentoring the pastry team and supporting the continued growth of one of Portland's premier hospitality destinations.

Requirements

• 4+ years of pastry experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, or Michelin-caliber restaurants
• Minimum 1-2 years in a pastry leadership role (Pastry Sous Chef or Pastry Chef preferred)
• Strong knowledge of baking science, chocolate work, sugar work, and modern pastry techniques
• Experience managing multiple production priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Working knowledge of inventory management and labor controls
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Creativity balanced with consistency and operational discipline
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities
• High attention to detail and presentation
• Positive attitude with a collaborative leadership style
• Advanced pastry and baking techniques including plated desserts, breads, viennoiserie, chocolates, frozen desserts, and specialty confections
• Strong understanding of breakfast pastry production and hotel amenity programs
• Experience supporting banquet and large-scale pastry production
• Menu development and seasonal dessert creation
• Strong inventory, ordering, and food cost management skills
• Knowledge of production planning and labor efficiency

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or Pastry degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and dessert production for both Bar Sprezzatura and the Heathman Hotel.
• Create memorable desserts, breads, breakfast pastries, amenities, banquet desserts, and specialty offerings.
• Lead the pastry program from concept to execution.
• Mentor the pastry team.
• Support the continued growth of one of Portland's premier hospitality destinations.
• Develop new menu items.
• Manage food costs.
• Support banquet and hotel operations.
• Maintain the highest food safety and sanitation standards.
• Train and develop pastry teams.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and hotel leadership.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Consideration for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable Fair Chance Ordinances.
• Reasonable accommodation available for the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other employment benefits upon request to Mina Group Human Resources at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree