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THE UMSTEAD HOTEL & SPA

Pastry Line Cook

Cary, NC

$16.25 - $20/hr

The pastry line cook will report directly to the Hotel's Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef. * Set up pastry line, quality check all items, spin ice creams and sorbets, and have precise knife work.

Omni Hotels & Resorts

Executive Pastry Chef

Austin, TX · On-site

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Executive Pastry Chef for the beautiful Barton Creek Resort & Spa! Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and ...

Opal Sol

Pastry Cook

Clearwater Beach, FL

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Oversee the pastry kitchen staff, including bakers and pastry chefs, ensuring efficient workflow, proper training, and adherence to hotel standards. · Menu Development: Assist in designing and ...

The Americano

Pastry Chef

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Pastry Chef Location: The Americano - Scottsdale, AZ Reports To: Executive Chef Overview: The ... Minimum 3-5 years of professional pastry experience in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or bakery ...

Opal Sol

Pastry Cook

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Oversee the pastry kitchen staff, including bakers and pastry chefs, ensuring efficient workflow, proper training, and adherence to hotel standards. • Menu Development: Assist in designing and ...

Opal Sol

Pastry Cook

Clearwater Beach, FL

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Oversee the pastry kitchen staff, including bakers and pastry chefs, ensuring efficient workflow, proper training, and adherence to hotel standards. · Menu Development: Assist in designing and ...

Opal Sol

Pastry Cook

Clearwater Beach, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Oversee the pastry kitchen staff, including bakers and pastry chefs, ensuring efficient workflow, proper training, and adherence to hotel standards. · Menu Development: Assist in designing and ...

K5 Hospitality

Pastry Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or bakery. * Strong knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques. * Creativity in dessert menu development and plating.

Wright's Gourmet House

Pastry Chef

Tampa, FL · On-site

Pastry Chef We are seeking a talented and creative Pastry Chef to join our team. The ideal ... Design and execute visually appealing pastry displays for the restaurant, hotel, or bakery * Follow ...

K5 Hospitality

Pastry Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or bakery. * Strong knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques. * Creativity in dessert menu development and plating.

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for hotel pastry chef in the United States is $25.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hotel Pastry Chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hotel Pastry Chef, you need advanced pastry techniques, creativity, and a culinary degree or formal baking and pastry certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory systems, and food safety certifications like ServSafe are typically expected. Strong organizational skills, leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication help you excel in managing a pastry team and collaborating with other departments. These abilities are crucial for consistently producing high-quality desserts while maintaining efficiency and high standards in a busy hotel environment.

What is a Hotel Pastry Chef job?

A Hotel Pastry Chef is responsible for creating and overseeing all baked goods and desserts served in a hotel. They develop pastry menus, prepare high-quality desserts, and ensure consistency in taste and presentation. They also manage inventory, control costs, and supervise pastry staff to maintain efficiency. Additionally, they collaborate with other kitchen departments to enhance the overall dining experience.

What are some common challenges faced by Hotel Pastry Chefs, and how can they overcome them?

Hotel Pastry Chefs often face challenges such as tight production schedules, maintaining consistency across high volumes, and adapting to changing guest preferences or special dietary requests. Balancing creativity with operational demands and ensuring quality control when overseeing a team is also common in large hotel settings. To succeed, effective time management, strong delegation skills, and open communication with both kitchen staff and management are essential. Embracing ongoing learning and staying updated with new trends can help you innovate while meeting the needs of diverse hotel guests.

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Pastry Line Cook

THE UMSTEAD HOTEL & SPA

Cary, NC

$16.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

The pastry line cook is required to plate desserts for Herons, The Umstead Hotel & Spa’s five star, five diamond restaurant, while maintaining organization and cleanliness. The pastry line cook must always represent the Pastry Chef’s core values on quality, sanitation, and fair treatment of all associates. They are responsible for maintaining the clean, organized, and efficient workplace that has been implemented by the Pastry Chef. The pastry line cook will report directly to the Hotel’s Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef.

  • Set up pastry line, quality check all items, spin ice creams and sorbets, and have precise knife work.
  • Produce mousses, cakes, sauces, and glazes, while maintaining consistency and following a recipe.
  • Proof and bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes, and multigrain breads.
  • Organize and inventory all produced items in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, lowboys, and reach-ins.
  • Assist in creating new desserts per menu cycle with the Pastry Chef.
  • Maintain professional relations with associates, treating with respect and holding accountable to Pastry Kitchen and Hotel standards.
  • Demonstrate open communication between pastry kitchen and other hotel outlets, including front of house, banquet team, and front office.
  • Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations or conflicts.
  • Assist in creating a drive of daily passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and when hotel activity is at its highest.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours, with frequent bending and squatting.
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds regularly throughout shift.
  • Ability to read and follow recipes.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Pastry: 1 year (Preferred)

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