Luxury Executive Pastry Chef Job at Goodwin Recruiting, San Antonio, TX

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  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary pastry leader to shape the dessert and bakery program at a luxury boutique hotel. The Executive Pastry Chef will oversee all pastry operations across multiple outlets, banquets, and in-room dining, ensuring every creation reflects Forbes Five-Star standards of artistry, precision, and consistency. This role is ideal for a chef with fine dining pedigree, luxury hotel experience, and the ambition to mentor the next generation.

EPC Responsibilities:

  • Leads pastry and dessert operations across restaurants, lounges, banquets, and in-room dining.
  • Develops and implements innovative dessert menus aligned with luxury positioning.
  • Oversees daily pastry kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with recipes, presentation, and quality standards.
  • Collaborates with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director on seasonal menus and special events.
  • Maintains inventory, cost controls, and purchasing for pastry ingredients and equipment.
  • Recruits, trains, and mentors pastry chefs, bakers, and support staff, fostering creativity and professional growth.
  • Conducts performance evaluations and promotes a culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, and respect.
  • Ensures all desserts and breads are prepared with precision, elegance, and consistency.
  • Maintains strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
  • Engages with guests and VIPs when appropriate to personalize the culinary experience.
  • Represents the pastry team at events, photo shoots, and media opportunities.

EPC Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 57 years of pastry experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role within a luxury or Five-Star hotel or fine dining establishment.
  • 7-10+ years of fine dining experience with progressive career growth preferred.
  • Michelin-star, Forbes 5-star, or James Beard experience/background is required.
  • Proven expertise in French pastry, chocolate work, artisan breads, and plated dessert presentation.
  • Experience in both la carte and hotel banquet settings, but not banquet-only.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and mentoring skills with emotional intelligence and maturity.
  • Culinary Arts or Ptisserie degree or certification preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Food Manager Certification required.
  • Ability to work actively on their feet for 810 hours per day, including cooking on the line when required.

EPC Compensation & Benefits:

  • Industry leading competitive base salary with performance-based bonus plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Hotel travel discounts.
  • Team Member Assistance Program.

Apply here or reach out directly to me at egromacki@goodwinrecruiting.com

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