Pastry Chef

About This Role

Planning and producing all pastries and desserts for the Clayton Hotel and Members Club is the core of this Pastry Chef role. It is a hands-on leadership position that balances creativity with operational excellence, creating memorable desserts, breads, breakfast pastries, amenities, banquet desserts, and specialty offerings. The role involves leading the pastry program from concept to execution, mentoring the pastry team, and supporting the growth of a premier hospitality destination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and dessert production for the Clayton Hotel and Members Club
• Create memorable desserts, breads, breakfast pastries, amenities, banquet desserts, and specialty offerings
• Balance creativity with operational excellence
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, and execution
• Lead the pastry program from concept to execution
• Mentor the pastry team
• Support the continued growth of one of Denver's premier hospitality destinations
• Develop new menu items
• Manage food costs
• Support banquet and hotel operations

Requirements

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Creativity balanced with consistency and operational discipline
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities
• High attention to detail and presentation
• Positive attitude with a collaborative leadership style
• Advanced pastry and baking techniques including plated desserts, breads, viennoiserie, chocolates, frozen desserts, and specialty confections
• Strong understanding of breakfast pastry production and hotel amenity programs
• Experience supporting banquet and large-scale pastry production
• Menu development and seasonal dessert creation
• Strong inventory, ordering, and food cost management skills
• Knowledge of production planning and labor efficiency
• Ability to maintain the highest food safety and sanitation standards
• Experience training and developing pastry teams
• Comfortable working collaboratively with culinary, banquet, and hotel leadership
• 4+ years of pastry experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, or Michelin-caliber restaurants
• Minimum 1-2 years in a pastry leadership role
• Strong knowledge of baking science, chocolate work, sugar work, and modern pastry techniques
• Experience managing multiple production priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Working knowledge of inventory management and labor controls
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have:

• Culinary or Pastry degree

Benefits

• Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Company-matched dependent care & 401k
• Student loan repayment program
• Wide range of additional ancillary benefits

Important Details

• Application deadline: November 30, 2026 or until filled

About the Company

Clayton is a catalyst for community and connection, offering a local experience with a global perspective that constantly evolves the way people travel, gather, and live. It is part of the Makeready collection.