Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Pastry Chef to join the team at New York’s most awarded four-season resort casino. Renowned for delivering world-class hospitality and entertainment, our resort casino offers a unique opportunity for a talented professional to craft exquisite desserts that enhance our luxurious dining and event experiences. This role is perfect for a creative leader who thrives in a high-end, high-volume environment, where every detail contributes to the excitement and sophistication of our destination. As Pastry Chef, you will lead a team of skilled pastry professionals, design innovative and seasonally inspired desserts, and ensure that every creation reflects the quality and grandeur our guests expect from a premier resort casino. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a setting where culinary artistry meets the energy of a world-class casino, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Create High-Quality Desserts

• Design and prepare a wide variety of pastries, baked goods, and desserts that align with the resort’s luxury standards.
• Develop innovative dessert menus and seasonal offerings to surprise and delight our guests.
• Ensure consistent presentation and taste for all pastry items.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of pastry cooks and assistants.
• Oversee scheduling, performance management, and ongoing training for the pastry team.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the kitchen.

Health, Safety, and Sanitation

• Enforce strict compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
• Always maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen.

Cross Department Collaboration

• Work closely with the culinary, banquet, and events teams to create custom desserts for special occasions, such as weddings, conferences, and VIP events.
• Partner with procurement staff to source the finest ingredients, while monitoring costs and managing waste.

Operational Oversight

• Manage inventory and ensure the availability of essential ingredients and materials.
• Assist in budgeting, food cost control, and adherence to established financial goals.
• Implement systems to ensure efficiency in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification in baking, pastry arts, or related culinary discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef, including leadership in a luxury, high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern pastry techniques, with an eye for detail and creativity.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to balance conflicting priorities.
• Experience in managing and developing teams of culinary professionals.
• A commitment to upholding and exceeding health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a large, dynamic team.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary and Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts / Additional Benefits
• Relocation

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