Pastry Chef at Gravity Haus

Vail, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastry Techniques, Dessert Plating, Bread Production, Baking Science, Inventory Management, Food Cost Management, Leadership, Mentorship, Sanitation, Food Safety, Menu Development, Creativity, Time Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description The Pastry Chef is responsible for leading the pastry program, developing creative and seasonally inspired desserts, breads, and baked goods that align with Gravity Haus’ culinary philosophy. This role oversees daily pastry production, menu development, and presentation standards while maintaining efficiency, food safety, and quality. The Pastry Chef trains and mentors pastry staff, collaborates with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership, and ensures a consistent and memorable guest experience across all dining outlets and events. Key Responsibilities Design and execute dessert and pastry menus that complement restaurant and event offerings, with a focus on creativity, quality, and seasonal ingredients. Oversee daily production of pastries, breads, and desserts, ensuring consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation. Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety in the pastry kitchen. Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control for pastry ingredients and supplies. Train, schedule, and supervise pastry cooks and assistants; provide mentorship and ongoing development. Collaborate with the Executive Chef, F&B leadership, and event teams to plan menus for banquets, special events, and member activations. Maintain pastry equipment in safe and working condition; coordinate repairs and maintenance as needed. Monitor labor and food costs to meet established budget goals. Work Environment Hours: Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time (up to 8–10 hours), frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching, must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. regularly, manual dexterity for operating pastry tools, decorating, and handling delicate items. What We’re Looking For 3–5 years of professional pastry experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, dessert plating, bread production, and baking science. Proven track record of creating innovative, high-quality desserts in a restaurant, hotel, or resort setting. Ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and food costs. Food Safety Manager certification (or ability to obtain). Preferred Culinary or pastry degree from an accredited institution. Experience with high-volume operations, banquets, and multi-outlet properties. Leadership skills with ability to train, mentor, and inspire a team. Strong organizational and time management abilities. About Gravity Haus Gravity Haus is a community-driven adventure lifestyle brand with hotels, restaurants, and experiences that empower a modern way of travel. We create spaces where locals and travelers connect, refuel, and play — all rooted in the spirit of the outdoors and intentional living. At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide our culture, service, and growth: Keep Growing Bring Others Along Create Powerful Moments Be “All-In” + Go the Distance Make it Better than You Found It We’re looking for team members who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in both their work and community. What We Can Offer You When you join Gravity Haus, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into a community with benefits, perks, and opportunities to grow. Full-time team members enjoy health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and an All-In Gravity Haus Membership that includes adventure perks like discounted stays, gear rentals, wellness programming, and more. Part-time team member benefits vary.

Responsibilities

The Pastry Chef leads the pastry program, developing creative desserts and overseeing daily production. This role ensures high standards of quality, efficiency, and food safety while mentoring pastry staff.