Lyndsey Barton, Executive Pastry Chef on Influential Women

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Lyndsey Barton

Executive Pastry Chef, Fairmont Washington, D.C.

Alexandria, VA

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About Lyndsey

Creative and detail-oriented pastry professional with extensive experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, and high-volume culinary operations. Currently serving as Executive Pastry Chef at Fairmont Washington, D.C., leading pastry innovation, dessert production, and culinary excellence within a premier hospitality environment.

Brings progressive leadership experience across renowned hospitality and restaurant brands, including executive and senior pastry leadership roles at MGM National Harbor, Zuma Restaurants, and Wolfgang Puck. Demonstrated expertise in artisanal baking, plated desserts, menu development, team leadership, production management, and delivering elevated guest dining experiences.

Formally trained in Baking and Pastry Arts through Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Dallas TX, with a strong foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques. Currently expanding professional expertise through a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, specializing in Information Assurance and Cyber Security at Capella University.

Combines culinary artistry, operational leadership, and a commitment to continuous learning to deliver exceptional pastry programs while building multidisciplinary expertise in hospitality and technology.

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