Pastry Chef

For more than four decades, Wolfgang Puck has redefined American dining by blending exceptional ingredients, global inspiration, and warm, gracious hospitality. Located within the iconic Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Spago Maui brings that philosophy to life through a vibrant menu inspired by Hawaii's extraordinary local ingredients, breathtaking oceanfront setting, and world-class service.

We are seeking an accomplished Pastry Chef to lead our pastry program and uphold the standards of culinary excellence that define the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This is an opportunity to join one of the world's most celebrated restaurant brands while mentoring a talented team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and contributing to a culture built on passion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What You'll Do

As Pastry Chef, you'll oversee all aspects of the pastry operation, ensuring every dessert reflects the precision, quality, and artistry our guests have come to expect.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of the pastry operation, including production, execution, plating, and quality assurance.
• Execute Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group's established pastry program with exceptional consistency and attention to detail.
• Inspire, coach, and develop the pastry team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to thoughtfully introduce seasonal desserts and menu enhancements that celebrate Hawaii's exceptional ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the Spago brand.
• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, labor efficiency, and production schedules.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation.
• Deliver desserts that complete every guest's dining experience with creativity, elegance, and consistency.

What You Bring

• Experience leading a pastry team in a luxury hotel, Michelin-recognized, or fine dining restaurant.
• Exceptional technical pastry skills with expertise in plated desserts, breads, viennoiserie, chocolate work, frozen desserts, and classic pastry techniques.
• A passion for precision and executing recipes to the highest standard while embracing continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset with a genuine desire to mentor and develop others.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment while maintaining impeccable attention to detail.

Why Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group?

Joining Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group means becoming part of a team that believes exceptional restaurants are built by exceptional people. We are committed to developing talent, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our team members to build meaningful, long-term careers.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with 30% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Dining privileges at participating Wolfgang Puck restaurants
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement across our award-winning restaurant portfolio
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the hospitality industry's most respected culinary professionals in one of Maui's premier luxury destinations

If you're passionate about craftsmanship, inspired by hospitality, and ready to lead a pastry program that reflects one of the most iconic names in fine dining, we'd love to meet you.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.