Pastry Chef

Company Description The Don CeSar is a historic beachfront hotel on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has been a St. Pete Beach icon since 1928. The property features 277 guestrooms, including suites and penthouses, along with two heated beachfront pools and multiple food and beverage outlets. Team members support a diverse range of guest experiences, including retail shops, a full-service salon, Spa Oceana, and Camp CeSar. The Don CeSar also offers extensive indoor and outdoor event space with sweeping Gulf views, providing a dynamic environment for hospitality professionals.

Role Description The Pastry Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at The Don CeSar in St Pete Beach, FL. This role is responsible for planning, preparing, and producing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for hotel restaurants, banquets, and special events. Day-to-day tasks include developing and testing new menu items, ensuring consistent presentation and portion control, monitoring ingredient quality and inventory, and maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness in the pastry kitchen. The Pastry Chef collaborates with the culinary and banquet teams, trains and guides pastry staff, and helps align dessert offerings with the overall guest experience and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Strong bakery and baking skills, with experience producing a variety of pastries, breads, and desserts.
• Proficiency in food preparation and cooking techniques related to pastry and dessert production.
• Demonstrated culinary skills with an emphasis on pastry arts, flavor pairing, and visual presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper kitchen equipment use.
• Experience in hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant pastry operations is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple orders and events.
• Culinary degree, pastry certification, or equivalent professional experience in pastry arts is beneficial.