Executive Pastry Chef

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.
• Partner with the Master Pastry Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop new pastry offerings and seasonal menus based on current food trends and regional tastes.
• Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to enhance the pastry experience.
• Assist with budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and pastry operations align with the hotel's goals.
• Oversee pastry kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching to junior staff, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• 2-3 years as a Pastry Chef in a 4/5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards.
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP.
• International work experience.
• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels.

About Hilton

Benefits

• Travel perks including 110 nights of deeply discounted travel with room rates as low as $40 USD/night through Go Hilton.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with a 15% discount on Hilton shares.
• Personalized caregiving support through dedicated caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis concierge offering practical support and emotional care in times of loss.
• Mental health resources including free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health & welfare benefits including health plans for team members and families.