Pastry Chef
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAT&T, 136, West Bute Street, Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States
About the Role
The Pastry Chef serves as the operational and creative leader for the pastry department at The Cavalier Hotel. This role is dedicated to ensuring the consistent, profitable, and high-quality production of all pastry items while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Beyond daily operations, the Pastry Chef acts as a key consultant to the Executive Chef and outlet teams, collaborating to develop innovative dessert menus and specialty items.
The position requires a dynamic leader who can balance culinary artistry with rigorous operational management. The Pastry Chef will oversee the entire daily workflow of the pastry kitchen, from production and staffing to equipment maintenance. A significant portion of the role involves mentoring and training new associates, ensuring they are proficient in Gold Key/PHR safety procedures and emergency protocols. The role also demands close coordination with the Executive Chef, Banquet teams, and Sales departments to align service timing, event logistics, and the creation of specialty cakes.
Team Context
As a vital member of the culinary leadership team, the Pastry Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Chefs to support the hotel's broader culinary vision. This includes participating in the hiring process, establishing training standards, and ensuring the kitchen environment remains safe, clean, and compliant with all governmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA). The role is integral to maintaining the hotel's reputation for excellence in food and beverage service.
Work location
Work model: On-site
AT&T, 136, West Bute Street, Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States
Norfolk, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage hiring, training, and mentoring of pastry associates and staff
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aas Pastry Degree, Acf Certified Apprenticeship Program, Serve Safe Certified, Restaurant Procedures, Room Service Procedures, Bar Procedures, Banquet Procedures, Hotel Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Controls.
Education: AAS pastry degree required.
Frequently asked questions about Pastry Chef at Gold Security Corporation
What does a Pastry Chef at Gold Security Corporation do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Pastry Chef at Gold Security Corporation will manage hiring, training, and mentoring of pastry associates and staff; oversee daily operations and production of the pastry department to ensure quality and profitability; coordinate service timing and specialty cake creation with banquet, catering, and sales teams; and supervise food handling, sanitation, and cleaning schedules to maintain safety standards.
What are the requirements for this Pastry Chef role?expand_more
To qualify for the Pastry Chef at Gold Security Corporation position, applicants should have: AAS pastry degree or ACF certified apprenticeship program required; Serve Safe certified; 3 years of experience as a pastry chef in an equal caliber property; and Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA).
Where is the Pastry Chef role at Gold Security Corporation located?expand_more
Pastry Chef at Gold Security Corporation is based in AT&T, 136, West Bute Street, Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States. This is a on-site role.