Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Dallas, TX

Executive Pastry Chef leads the production and presentation of pastries and baked goods including sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and cost control. Develops and tests recipes and sources ingredients to create unique pastries and baked goods. Being a Executive Pastry Chef creates dessert menus that complement meal offerings, appeal to diners and maximize profits. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Executive Pastry Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Executive Pastry Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pastry Chef
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • Wolfgang Puck Catering

     Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

    Other Forms of Compensation:  

    Pay Grade: 13 

     

    Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit.  Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within. 

     

    "The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

     

    Success on our team starts with our culture:

    • We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
    • A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.  
    • Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
    • We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.  
    • We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life.  We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
    • We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).   
    • Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

     

    "I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far."

    Job Summary

    Join us at Wolfgang Puck Catering at our Dallas Commissary Kitchen, the bustling hub where extraordinary pastries are crafted for VIP events, cultural attractions, corporate accounts, and beyond. Here, your passion for pastry creation will thrive as you contribute to the creation of unforgettable experiences for our esteemed clientele. In this dynamic environment, you'll have the chance to showcase your talent and creativity, producing delectable desserts that elevate every occasion to new heights of culinary excellence.

    As a Pastry Chef, you'll play a pivotal role in our culinary team, crafting exquisite pastries, desserts, and baked goods that delight the palates of our clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Craft and produce premium pastries and desserts, ensuring impeccable quality and presentation.
    • Manage ingredient ordering to ensure freshness and smooth production.
    • Handle, prepare, and store perishable products according to HACCP guidelines.
    • Maintain impeccable standards of efficiency, safety, and sanitation in food production.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Culinary degree preferred, with a minimum of three years' experience in high-volume dining or catering.
    • Demonstrated expertise in fine dining pastry techniques.
    • Stay current with food and catering trends, focusing on seasonal ingredients and presentation.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills.
    • Knowledge of safe food handling principles; certifications such as ServSafe are a plus.

    Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

    Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

    Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

     

    Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

    Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

     

    Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance/ AD
    • Disability Insurance
    • Retirement Plan
    • Paid Time Off
    • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
    • Associate Shopping Program
    • Health and Wellness Programs
    • Discount Marketplace
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Pet Insurance
    • Commuter Benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

    Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

    Req ID: 1300166

    Wolfgang Puck Catering 

    Michael Abbey 

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Pastry Chef
  • Wolfgang Puck Catering
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 13 Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experie...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Pastry Chef
  • 400 Gradi
  • Mc Kinney, TX FULL_TIME
  • Our name, 400 Gradi, translates to 400 degrees (celsius), the temperature a traditional, thin-crusted Neapolitan pizza is cooked (for only 90 seconds!). Showcasing the mastery of founder Johnny Di Fra...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pastry Chef
  • Makeready LLC
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are searching for curious self-starters with a genuine interest in people. These hard-working individuals have always had a natural bend toward hospitality, no matter where they worked, because the...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pastry Chef_ CDP
  • Komodo
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are looking to hire an experienced Pastry Chef-CDP to help us keep growing. Pastry chefs are responsible for the creation, decoration, and presentation of desserts such as cakes, pastries and pies....
  • 2 Days Ago

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Sous Chef Pastry
  • Marriott International
  • Irving, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Number 24040273Job Category Food and Beverage & CulinaryLocation The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas, 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas, United States VIEW ON MAPSchedule Full-TimeLoca...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Pastry Chef
  • DreamyourCakes
  • McKinney, TX
  • Job Description Job Description As a Pastry Chef at DreamYourCakes, you will be responsible for leading our pastry kitch...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mansfield Bakery - Cake Decorator - Part-Time
  • HEB
  • Mansfield, TX
  • Responsibilities: H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Custom...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Alliance Bakery - Baker/Fryer Overnight - Donut/Pastry - Full-Time
  • H-E-B
  • Keller, TX
  • Job Description: H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Custome...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Alliance Bakery - Baker/Fryer Overnight - Donut/Pastry - Full-Time
  • HEB
  • Keller, TX
  • Responsibilities: H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Custom...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Alliance Bakery - Baker/Fryer Overnight - Donut/Pastry - Part-Time
  • HEB
  • Keller, TX
  • Responsibilities: H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Custom...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Sous Chef | Resort
  • Omni Hotels
  • Frisco, TX
  • Overview THE MODERN HOME OF AMERICAN GOLF Located 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, Omni PGA Frisco Resort is the large...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pastry Cook I
  • Loews Hotels & Co
  • Arlington, TX
  • Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that cat...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Dallas (/ˈdæləs/), officially the City of Dallas, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With an estimated 2017 population of 1,341,075, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. It is also the eighteenth most-populous city in North America as of 2015. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks ...
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Income Estimation for Executive Pastry Chef jobs
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Dallas, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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