Pastry Chef

PASTRY CHEF – MAX’S TAVERN & MAX’S SWING LOUNGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA

Join the Max Hospitality Team!
Max’s Tavern and Max’s Swing Lounge, both located at the iconic Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, are seeking a Pastry Chef with open availability to lead our pastry program and contribute to our high-performing culinary team. If you're passionate about creating exceptional desserts, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a high-energy, upscale-casual environment, we’d love to meet you!

Max Hospitality has been a regional leader in elevated dining experiences for over 30 years, delivering exceptional cuisine and outstanding service. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. We seek professionals who are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to make an impact within a dynamic restaurant group.

Max’s Tavern offers refined American cuisine in an upscale-casual setting, while Max’s Swing Lounge provides a unique golf simulator and lounge-style dining experience. Both concepts share a commitment to excellence, quality, and consistency, providing a lively and memorable experience for our guests. The Pastry Chef will play a pivotal role in developing a creative and seasonal dessert menu that complements our diverse offerings and enhances the overall dining experience.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef (3-5 years strongly preferred) in a fine-dining or upscale-casual kitchen
• Strong background in creating high-quality desserts with attention to flavor, presentation, and seasonality
• Experience managing pastry production, including ordering, inventory, and ensuring consistency and quality
• Strong understanding of food and labor costs, budgeting, and inventory management
• Experience working in high-volume service environments
• Expertise in creating innovative desserts that complement a wide variety of dishes, including refined American cuisine and lounge-style fare
• A solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards

Skills & Qualities:

• A passion for pastry with an eye for creativity, detail, and visual appeal
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and developing pastry assistants
• Ability to stay organized and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with the Executive Chef and kitchen team
• Expertise in traditional pastry techniques and modern dessert innovations
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality
• A dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen