Job Details

Resort Executive Pastry Chef

Location: Ocala, FL (onsite)
Relocation: Assistance may be available
Compensation: $100K-$150K base (negotiable based on experience)

Summary:
Lead pastry across an entire resort at a luxury destination known for world-class equestrian events and large-scale guest experiences.
This role oversees all pastry, bakery, and production operations across a large, multi-outlet environment. It's a strategic, hands-on leadership position with direct impact on quality, consistency, and financial performance.

What You'll Own
• Pastry operations across restaurants, events, retail, and centralized production
• Menu direction, product consistency, and presentation standards
• Food cost, labor, waste, and operational efficiency
• High-volume event execution and VIP experiences
• Leadership, development, and performance of pastry teams

Key Responsibilities
• Establish and enforce pastry standards across all outlets
• Approve menus, seasonal offerings, and retail product lines
• Standardize recipes, production methods, and presentation
• Oversee commissary production and multi-outlet distribution
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HACCP standards
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiency
• Recruit, mentor, and develop pastry leadership teams
• Support large-scale events, activations, and special programming
• Collaborate cross-functionally with F&B, hotel operations, and events teams

What They're Looking For
• 8-10+ years of progressive pastry leadership experience
• Experience in high-volume, resort, or multi-unit environments
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance
• Experience supporting large-scale or event-driven operations
• Culinary degree preferred

If you've led pastry at scale and are ready for a high-impact role, apply now.