Pastry Chef

PASTRY CHEF – MAX’S TAVERN & MAX’S SWING LOUNGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA

Join the Max Hospitality Team!
Max’s Tavern and Max’s Swing Lounge, both located at the iconic Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, are seeking a Pastry Chef with open availability to lead our pastry program and contribute to our high-performing culinary team. If you're passionate about creating exceptional desserts, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a high-energy, upscale-casual environment, we’d love to meet you!

Max Hospitality has been a regional leader in elevated dining experiences for over 30 years, delivering exceptional cuisine and outstanding service. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. We seek professionals who are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to make an impact within a dynamic restaurant group.

Max’s Tavern offers refined American cuisine in an upscale-casual setting, while Max’s Swing Lounge provides a unique golf simulator and lounge-style dining experience. Both concepts share a commitment to excellence, quality, and consistency, providing a lively and memorable experience for our guests. The Pastry Chef will play a pivotal role in developing a creative and seasonal dessert menu that complements our diverse offerings and enhances the overall dining experience.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef (3-5 years strongly preferred) in a fine-dining or upscale-casual kitchen
• Strong background in creating high-quality desserts with attention to flavor, presentation, and seasonality
• Experience managing pastry production, including ordering, inventory, and ensuring consistency and quality
• Strong understanding of food and labor costs, budgeting, and inventory management
• Experience working in high-volume service environments
• Expertise in creating innovative desserts that complement a wide variety of dishes, including refined American cuisine and lounge-style fare
• A solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards

Skills & Qualities:

• A passion for pastry with an eye for creativity, detail, and visual appeal
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and developing pastry assistants
• Ability to stay organized and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with the Executive Chef and kitchen team
• Expertise in traditional pastry techniques and modern dessert innovations
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality
• A dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and execution of the dessert menu, ensuring each dish complements the diverse culinary offerings at both Max’s Tavern and Max’s Swing Lounge

• Oversee the daily production of desserts, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of all pastry items

• Manage inventory and ordering for pastry ingredients, ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked and organized

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop new seasonal desserts that align with the restaurants' evolving menus

• Manage food and labor costs effectively to stay within budget while maintaining exceptional quality

• Supervise and mentor pastry assistants, ensuring they meet training and quality standards

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety regulations

• Create and maintain detailed recipe books and production schedules

• Assist in special event or catering dessert creation when needed

• Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:

  Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

  Applicants with criminal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

  Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Discount on Meals

• Flexible Scheduling

• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

• 401(k) with matching up to 4%

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time

• Referral Program

• Life, Accident, Critical Illness, & Pet Insurance

• Career Development within the Max Hospitality Group