Pastry Chef Resume Example
A pastry chef resume example with 7+ years of experience in fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels.
Sophie Laurent
Professional Summary
Creative Pastry Chef with 7+ years of experience crafting innovative desserts for Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. Expert in French pastry, chocolate work, and contemporary plated desserts. Successfully manages pastry kitchen producing 300+ covers nightly while maintaining food costs at 22%. Known for creating signature desserts that have been featured in national culinary publications.
Experience
Executive Pastry Chef2021 - Present
Gary Danko
- •Lead pastry team of 6 in Michelin-starred restaurant serving 300+ covers nightly
- •Design and execute seasonal dessert menus featuring local, artisanal ingredients
- •Reduced pastry department costs by 25% through improved production methods
- •Train and mentor junior pastry cooks in advanced techniques and chocolate work
Pastry Sous Chef2019 - 2021
The St. Regis San Francisco
- •Managed daily pastry operations for luxury hotel's restaurant, lounge, and banquet services
- •Created custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts for high-profile events
- •Developed and standardized recipes for 40+ dessert items
- •Coordinated pastry production for events serving up to 500 guests
Pastry Cook2017 - 2019
Bouchon Bakery
- •Produced high-volume French pastries and viennoiserie for renowned bakery
- •Assisted with chocolate showpiece creation and specialty cake decoration
- •Maintained precise temperature control and timing for laminated doughs
- •Executed daily production list of 20+ different pastry items
Education
Diploma in Pastry Arts2015 - 2016
Le Cordon Bleu
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts2011 - 2015
Culinary Institute of America
Skills
French Pastry, Chocolate Work, Sugar Work, Plated Desserts, Wedding Cakes, Bread Baking, Recipe Development, Cost Control, Team Leadership, Menu Planning, Food Safety, Special Event Planning, Gluten-Free Baking, Vegan DessertsMore Resume Examples in Hospitality
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