Pastry Cook

The Opportunity

The Radical Hotel is seeking a talented and dependable Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This position is responsible for the daily preparation and production of pastries, breads, and other baked goods served throughout the hotel’s food and beverage outlets.

Working primarily on the AM shift, the Pastry Cook will ensure that freshly baked products are prepared, finished, and ready for service each day. This is an important production role that supports multiple outlets and requires strong organization, consistency, attention to detail, and pride in quality.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, breakfast baked goods, and specialty items according to established recipes and standards.
• Produce daily pastry and bread items for AfterGlow, Golden Hour, and other hotel outlets and events.
• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, creams, icings, glazes, and other pastry components.
• Ensure all products are properly baked, finished, portioned, stored, labeled, and ready for service.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, flavor, and portion standards.
• Follow daily production schedules and prioritize items according to outlet needs and service times.
• Maintain adequate par levels of pastry and bread products while minimizing waste.
• Assist with developing and testing new pastry and baked-good offerings when requested.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry production area in accordance with food-safety standards.
• Properly operate and care for ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery and kitchen equipment.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Chef de Cuisine, F&B Director and other members of the culinary team regarding production needs, inventory, and quality.
• Assist with special events, banquets, and other hotel functions as needed.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented approach in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a professional pastry, bakery, or kitchen setting is a plus — but passion and a willingness to learn matter more
• A steady hand, a sharp eye for detail, and pride in consistent execution
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• A team-first attitude — the kind of person who shows up, helps out, and keeps the energy positive
• Basic food safety knowledge (or willingness to get certified — we'll help)
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as the hotel never really sleeps

Why The Radical

Creative Kitchen Culture A culinary program that treats pastry as art, not an afterthought — your ideas have a real seat at the table.

Room to Grow Clear paths toward Lead Pastry Cook and beyond, with mentorship from a team that wants to see you develop.

River Arts District Energy Work surrounded by studios, galleries, and Asheville's most creative community — inspiration is baked right in.

A Team That Has Your Back No corporate stiffness — just a crew that works hard, supports each other, and takes real pride in the craft.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room discounts
• Employee food & beverage discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.