Posted 01/09/2026
Job Number: 15250
Pastry Chef
Carmel, IN • Onsite
Industry: Food and Beverage
Job Category: Management
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000/Annually
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Job Description
A catering leader in central Indiana is hiring a Pastry Chef to own and elevate all pastry production across corporate events, weddings, and luxury experiences. This role is responsible for high-volume execution, next-level dessert design, and creating true wow-factor moments at scale. You will lead pastry production, mentor talent, collaborate with leadership, and personally step in when execution matters most. The right candidate is a highly creative, high-volume pastry leader who thrives in luxury environments, leads with service, and takes pride in flawless execution.
Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
- Lead all pastry production for corporate events, weddings, and large-scale luxury functions
- Design visually stunning dessert plates, stations, and displays that deliver a true “wow” experience
- Execute high-volume pastry production with precision and consistency
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on tasting menus, RFPs, and client presentations
- Develop and launch new dessert menus and mini-sweet concepts throughout the year
- Oversee ingredient ordering, inventory management, and pastry department costing
- Partner with procurement and vendors to ensure best quality and price alignment
- Create and manage pastry production schedules and staffing plans
- Ensure flawless execution for on-site and off-premises events, including custom and VIP desserts
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
- Train, mentor, and elevate pastry team skillsets and execution standards
- Step in hands-on during major events when needed; no task is too big or too small
Pastry Chef Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience in high-volume catering, hotel, or luxury hospitality environments
- Proven experience supporting $5M+ in annual food and beverage sales
- Strong background in fine dining and luxury-level pastry presentation
- Advanced chocolate and sugar garnish skills
- High-volume purchasing and cost management experience
- Expertise in food safety practices and production systems
- Experience with event-driven scheduling and team coordination
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Creative, collaborative, and service-driven leadership>Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
- HACCP or ServSafe certification preferred
Benefits:
- Strong bonus potential
- Overtime pay for major events and peak weekends
- First-year bonus and additional compensation for large-scale event hours
- Medical coverage with 90% employer contribution
- Dental, life insurance and 401(k) with 4% match
- Paid holidays including Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and more
- PTO with flexibility and growth over tenure
- Most meals covered while working
- Chef coats and prep uniforms provided
- Relocation assistance available
- Long-term growth opportunity in a stable, people-first organization
If you’re a kind, driven, and highly creative pastry leader who thrives in high-volume luxury environments, leads with humility and service, and takes full ownership of their craft, we want to hear from you! Apply now! #LI-KR1
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