Pastry Chef at Saint John's Resort

Saint John's Resort is more than a luxury destination—it's a place where culinary artistry, purpose, and hospitality come together to create unforgettable experiences.

Nestled on nearly 200 acres in Plymouth, Michigan, Saint John's Resort is one of the Midwest's premier luxury resort destinations. Our award-winning property features 118 beautifully appointed guest rooms, multiple restaurants, championship golf, wellness experiences, and over 100,000 square feet of event space, hosting more than 260 weddings annually alongside thousands of corporate and social events. Every plate we serve reflects our commitment to excellence.

As part of Humanitarian Hotels, every stay, event, and meal helps generate funding that supports charitable initiatives through the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. Hospitality here has a greater purpose!

We are seeking an innovative, passionate, and highly skilled Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and bakery operation while inspiring a talented culinary team to deliver extraordinary desserts, breads, pastries, and specialty creations that elevate every guest experience.

Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

With more than 200 hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle destinations across 38 states and 3 countries, Schulte Companies is one of the nation's leading hospitality management companies. Our portfolio includes world-renowned Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG brands, as well as award-winning independent luxury and lifestyle properties.

We believe our greatest asset is our people, and we're committed to helping every associate learn, grow, and build an exceptional career.

As  Pastry Chef, you'll be responsible for the strategic leadership and daily execution of all pastry and bakery operations across the resort. You'll lead the creation of exceptional desserts, artisan breads, plated presentations, wedding cakes, specialty confections, banquet offerings, seasonal features, and innovative retail bakery items while ensuring consistency, creativity, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all pastry and bakery production for restaurants, banquets, weddings, and special events.
• Inspire, mentor, develop, and coach a high-performing pastry team while fostering an engaging, inclusive culture.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional culinary talent.
• Design innovative seasonal dessert menus and specialty offerings that reflect current culinary trends while honoring luxury hospitality standards.
• Ensure exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, and execution across every guest touchpoint.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory management, recipe costing, labor planning, and food cost controls.
• Collaborate with Executive Culinary Leadership and Food & Beverage teams to elevate the overall resort dining experience.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
• Execute Schulte's safety and accident prevention programs.
• Perform other duties that support the success of the culinary operation and resort.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for a culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume luxury environment while maintaining uncompromising attention to detail.

Ideal candidates possess:

• 3 years of progressive pastry leadership experience in luxury hotels, resorts, clubs, or high-end restaurants
• Experience overseeing pastry production for large-scale banquets, weddings, and multiple dining outlets
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Exceptional creativity balanced with operational discipline
• Expertise in breads, plated desserts, wedding cakes, chocolates, specialty confections, and modern pastry techniques
• Strong financial acumen including labor management, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Food Safety Certification 
• Culinary or Baking & Pastry degree (preferred)

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who leads with humility, inspires others, embraces continuous improvement, and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

When you join Schulte Companies, you become part of a team that is invested in your success. We foster an inclusive culture where associates are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

Our benefits include:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today with DailyPay
• Free Telemedicine & Virtual Mental Health Care beginning Day One
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities Across 200 Properties
• Professional Development & Leadership Advancement

At Saint John's Resort, every dessert tells a story. Every celebration creates a memory. Every associate contributes to something greater than themselves. If you're ready to lead an exceptional pastry program while making a lasting impact through hospitality with purpose, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help shape the future of luxury hospitality at Saint John's Resort.

The hiring process may include phone and in-person interviews, employment assessments, background screening, reference checks, and pre-employment drug screening where applicable.

Schulte Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every associate can thrive.