Pastry Supervisor

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts•Nashville, TN

33d•$23

About The Position

The Pastry Supervisor supports the Pastry Chef in overseeing pastry and dessert operations across all hotel dining outlets. This role ensures high-quality, consistent baked goods and desserts while directly impacting guest satisfaction, culinary excellence, and the efficiency of the pastry team. HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE Supervise daily pastry and baking operations, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Collaborate with the Pastry Chef to plan and execute dessert menus for restaurants, banquets, and special events. Train, mentor, and motivate pastry team members to develop skills and maintain high performance. Delegate tasks and manage team schedules to ensure timely production and efficient workflow. Monitor flavor, presentation, and consistency of all baked goods and desserts through regular tastings and reviews. Assist with inventory management, ordering, and stocking of ingredients. Minimize waste and contribute to cost control by optimizing production methods. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper storage and cleanliness of ingredients and equipment. Work closely with the culinary team to align pastry offerings with overall menu concepts. Assist in creating seasonal or event-specific pastries and desserts. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Attention to detail with a commitment to culinary excellence.
Ability to train and mentor staff effectively.
Organizational skills to manage multiple production tasks efficiently.
Creativity and adaptability in developing new pastry offerings.
Experience in pastry or baking operations, preferably in a hotel or high-volume food service environment.
Proven ability to lead a small culinary team and maintain quality standards.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Food Safety Certification required.
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional culinary or pastry training preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily pastry and baking operations, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
Collaborate with the Pastry Chef to plan and execute dessert menus for restaurants, banquets, and special events.
Train, mentor, and motivate pastry team members to develop skills and maintain high performance.
Delegate tasks and manage team schedules to ensure timely production and efficient workflow.
Monitor flavor, presentation, and consistency of all baked goods and desserts through regular tastings and reviews.
Assist with inventory management, ordering, and stocking of ingredients.
Minimize waste and contribute to cost control by optimizing production methods.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper storage and cleanliness of ingredients and equipment.
Work closely with the culinary team to align pastry offerings with overall menu concepts.
Assist in creating seasonal or event-specific pastries and desserts.
Other duties as assigned.