Park Hyatt Washington
Pastry Chef – Park Hyatt Washington
The Pastry Chef hires, trains, manages, and coaches the pastry and baking team. They will provide quality products that are timely, fresh, and meet quantity needs for Hotel Events and the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant. The chef will work directly with the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operation and serve as a liaison with all departments within the hotel.
Pay Range $70,600 to $100,000 per year.
Responsibilities
Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team in preparation and production for all outlets and events.
Develop and execute pastry and bakery menus that reflect creativity and seasonality incorporating local ingredients.
Ensure consistency, quality, and on‑brand presentation of all baked goods and desserts.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen in accordance with health and safety standards.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Events, and all F & B teams.
Manage inventory, cost control, and ordering for pastry and bakery needs.
Train and mentor pastry cooks in accordance with Hyatt's Leadership Expectations.
Attend interdepartmental meetings and contribute to operational planning and innovation.
Open to conducting guest‑facing pastry classes that are engaging, informative, and aligned with the resort’s Culinary philosophy.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3‑5 years of progressive experience in pastry leadership roles, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
Strong administrative and organizational skills, with experience in scheduling, ordering, and food cost control.
Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft Office and basic kitchen management software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Proven ability to produce consistent, high‑quality pastry items under pressure and tight timelines.
Experience working with local, seasonal ingredients.
Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Production
Industry: Restaurants
Location Park Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC.
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Pay Range $70,600 to $100,000 per year.
Responsibilities
Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team in preparation and production for all outlets and events.
Develop and execute pastry and bakery menus that reflect creativity and seasonality incorporating local ingredients.
Ensure consistency, quality, and on‑brand presentation of all baked goods and desserts.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen in accordance with health and safety standards.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Events, and all F & B teams.
Manage inventory, cost control, and ordering for pastry and bakery needs.
Train and mentor pastry cooks in accordance with Hyatt's Leadership Expectations.
Attend interdepartmental meetings and contribute to operational planning and innovation.
Open to conducting guest‑facing pastry classes that are engaging, informative, and aligned with the resort’s Culinary philosophy.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3‑5 years of progressive experience in pastry leadership roles, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
Strong administrative and organizational skills, with experience in scheduling, ordering, and food cost control.
Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft Office and basic kitchen management software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Proven ability to produce consistent, high‑quality pastry items under pressure and tight timelines.
Experience working with local, seasonal ingredients.
Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Production
Industry: Restaurants
Location Park Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC.
Benefits Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Park Hyatt Washington by 2x. Get notified about new Pastry Chef jobs in Washington, DC.
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